Trump warns the video of garbage bags dropped out of a White House window was AI-generated, ironically adding, people ‘blame AI’ to cover up bad things

North AmericaDonald TrumpTrump says the video of garbage bags dropped out of a White House window was AI-generated, ironically adding, people blame AI to cover up bad thingsBy Dave SmithBy Dave SmithEditor, U.S. NewsDave SmithEditor, U.S. NewsDave Smith is a writer and editor who previously has been published in Business Insider, Newsweek, ABC News, and USA TODAY.SEE FULL BIO President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Sept. 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Alex WongDuring his first press conference and public appearance in nearly a week, after rumors swirled around the state of his health, President Donald Trump offered a bizarre explanation Tuesday for a viral video showing someone throwing black garbage bags out of a White House window, claiming the footage was probably AI-generated despite his own staff confirming it was real. The presidents response came during a press conference where he also ironically added a pretty telling remark: If something happens really bad, just blame AI. The controversy began Monday when a video surfaced on social media showing multiple dark objects being tossed from what appeared to be a second-floor window of the White House. The footage, originally posted by the Instagram account Washingtonianprobs, quickly went viral and sparked widespread speculation about its contents and purpose. *Reporting by Fortune.*