Donald Trump publishes AI video on medbed conspiracy theory

Donald Trump's TruthSocial account has published an apparent AI video that positively frames the medbed conspiracy theory.

The video shared images seemingly taken from the Fox News segment My View with Lara Trump, the president's daugter-in-law, where she speaks of new medbed treatments at hospitals.

The video of Lara Trump andthe president, which appeared to use AI-generated voices, also claimed US citizens would get a "medbed card," which could be used to access treatments at the apparent new hospitals.

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Trump, speaking with an uncharacteristically calm tone, then said: "These facilities are safe, modern and designed to restore every citizen to full health and strength." There is no evidence to support the new hospitals are being built with any technology similar to what conspiracy theorists claim medbeds can achieve.

An apparent medbed card was then shown in the seemingly fake clip and appears similar to one that features in adverts seen on Facebook.

The medbed is a conspiracy theory that there are medical beds that are capable of treating any condition, including cancer. Medbeds have been a fringe conspiracy belief among people on Telegram and other online platforms.

According to conspiracy theorists, elites have used medbeds to remain young and healthy. They believe the medbeds can be used to reverse aging and even restore lost limbs.

The Mirror has contacted Fox News for comment. It is unclear why the video was shared on Trump's official TruthSocial account on Saturday and if the account was hacked.

Since being shared with Trump's 10million followers, the post has been liked 10,800 times and has been reposted more tan 4,140 times.c

Alex Kaplan, a senior researcher who covers misinformation at Media Matters for America, said in a post shared to X/Twiter: "Trump tonight appears to have pushed the false "medbed" conspiracy theory, which has spread in the far-right internet over the years."

Many people commenting under the video believed it was AI or wondered if the account was hacked. A minority of people, who seemingly followed the conspiracy theory, praised Trump despite questions remaining over the video.

The shared post is yet another instance where Trump has courted criticism over health claims made by his team. Trump earlier this week insisted pregnant women should not use the drug Tylenol, which contains acetaminophen.

He said pregnant women should avoid the drug Tylenol unless they have an "extremely high fever" over baseless claims they could cause autism. Trump said: "Fight like hell not to take it" and suggested pregnant women "have a responsibility" to endure pain instead of taking the brand of paracetamol.

But Kenvue, which produces Tylenol, lashed out at the claims, insisting the drug was safe for pregnant women. In a statement, the consumer health company, which also makes Calpol, Benadryl, Trosyd and other popular products, said there is no link between Tylenol and autism.

Trump courted the vote of many vaccine sceptical people in the US who believe there is a link between certain vaccines and autism. The move was slammed in the UK with one scientist suggesting Mr Trump's move "risks stigmatising families who have autistic children as having brought it on themselves."

Kenvue's full statement, previously given to the Mirror reads: "We believe independent, sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism. We strongly disagree with any suggestion otherwise and are deeply concerned about the health risks and confusion this poses for expecting mothers and parents."