Millions watched AI video of Trump's name being removed from Kennedy Center

An AI-generated video showing President Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center's façade went viral on social media. The video was watched by millions of people worldwide, but the claim that the removal actually happened is false.

An AI-generated video went viral on the internet, showing President Donald Trump's name being removed from the Kennedy Center's façade in Washington, DC. The video garnered millions of views, but claims that the name was actually removed are false.

Kennedy Center representatives have confirmed that the video is an AI-generated forgery. Trump's name remains on the building's façade and no removal has taken place. This is a new example of deepfake content spreading rapidly on social media before fact-checkers can respond.

AI-generated videos mimicking newsworthy events have become an increasingly serious problem worldwide. According to experts, such fake videos are particularly dangerous because they increasingly resemble genuine news material. Viewers often find it difficult to distinguish them from actual events.

The Kennedy Center is a renowned arts center in Washington, DC, which was renamed after Donald Trump issued an order in February 2025 to add his name to the building. Now this very decision is generating considerable misinformation in online spaces, leading people to believe the process happened in reverse.