Senators' Brady Tkachuk Denies White House's 'Clearly Fake' AI Video

Tkachuk says doctored footage showing him insulting Canadians is not his voice or words

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Brady Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators forward, has strongly denied a TikTok video posted by the White House that appeared to show him making disparaging comments about Canadians. Tkachuk says the video is clearly fake, with a voice and words that are not his own. He emphasized that he would never say such things, as it goes against who he is. The White House has not responded to requests for comment on the video.

Why it matters

The video has caused an uproar, as Tkachuk is now playing for a Canadian team in Ottawa after helping the U.S. defeat Canada in the gold medal hockey game. The doctored footage has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially when it involves a high-profile athlete.

The details

The TikTok video featured footage of Tkachuk's press conference at a 4 Nations game last year, but it was AI-doctored to make it appear as if he spoke disparagingly of Canada and its citizens. Tkachuk says the voice and words in the video are clearly not his own, and he would never say such things. He emphasized that he gives everything he has playing for the Senators in Canada, and the video does not reflect who he is.

  • Tkachuk addressed the video on Thursday, February 27, 2026 ahead of the Senators' game against the Detroit Red Wings.

The players

Brady Tkachuk

An Ottawa Senators forward who recently helped the United States defeat Canada in the gold medal hockey game.

The White House

The executive office of the President of the United States, which posted the doctored TikTok video featuring Tkachuk.

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What they’re saying

“Well, it's clearly fake, because it's not my voice, not my lips moving. I'm not in control of any of those accounts. I know that those words would never come out of my mouth. So, I can't do anything about it.”

— Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators Forward (ESPN)

“It's not my voice. It's not what I was saying. I would never say that. That's not who I am, so I guess I don't like that video because that would never come out of my mouth, and never had that thought.”

— Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators Forward (ESPN)

What’s next

The White House has not responded to requests for comment on the video, and it remains to be seen if they will address the issue further.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of misinformation and doctored media, especially when it involves public figures. It underscores the need for greater scrutiny and verification of online content, as well as the potential consequences for those who create and spread such misleading information.