Officials identify hacker who played video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet on TVs inside government building
On social media, the disturbing artificial intelligence experiment has gone viral.
Officials have tracked down the suspected hacker behind the disturbing deepfake video of the president, which was broadcast across multiple government television networks.
On Monday, February 24, employees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) were shocked when an unsettling video aired on the cafeteria television. The deepfake footage depicted Donald Trump and Elon Musk, whom Trump affectionately calls his “First Buddy,” in a bizarre and intimate scene. The video showed Trump caressing and kissing Musk’s feet, suggesting a relationship far beyond friendship.
The AI-generated clip was accompanied by the caption, “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
After an investigation, officials have successfully identified the individual behind this disturbing stunt. The hacker has been removed from the government building and could face legal action for their actions.
Although the identity of the person behind the disturbing video remains undisclosed, a spokeswoman confirmed that the individual is connected to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and has been identified.
On Tuesday, a HUD representative told The New York Post, “Yesterday, an individual was escorted off the property.” The department is now investigating the legal implications of the incident. Additionally, the possibility of suspending or terminating certain services within the department is under review.
Following the incident, HUD authorities regained control of the televisions and began showcasing some of Trump’s political achievements.
The unsettling video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, was initially posted by Rachel Cohen, a journalist for Vox. Users on Twitter were divided, with some labeling the digitally edited footage as “disgusting” while others found it “funny.”
Some sharp-eyed viewers quickly pointed out that the film, which featured Musk with what appeared to be “two left feet,” was clearly a product of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, some members of the Democratic U.S. House Committee on Financial Services couldn’t help but express their amusement, commenting, “Not all heroes wear capes” in reference to the video.
This AI-generated broadcast comes at a time when both Musk and Trump are under increased scrutiny, particularly regarding Musk’s leadership role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The Department of Defense has been making a concerted effort to reduce costs, a strategy that has involved significant cuts, including the elimination of several positions within the agency.
Despite the White House’s insistence that Musk’s role is purely voluntary and that he holds “no actual or formal authority to make government decisions,” Musk appeared to be taking a more assertive stance. In a controversial email sent to federal employees, Musk seemed to exert his influence by threatening termination if his directives were not followed. The email instructed employees to provide a bullet-point list of five accomplishments from the previous week, with a clear ultimatum: respond by the deadline, or resign.
The president praised the proposal, calling it a “great deal of genius.” UNILAD has since contacted the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a statement, as well as reaching out to employees of both Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their input.
