Viral Clip of Trump Giving Netanyahu a Piggyback Ride Is Likely AI-Generated

Fake imageAug 10, 202611:10|Around the World

A viral video claiming that “Trump gave Netanyahu a piggyback ride” has amassed more than 1.8 million views, but fact-checking indicates that the video is highly likely to be AI-generated.

Thai PBS Verify identified the source of the fake video on X:

Thai PBS Verify found an X account sharing a video showing U.S. President Donald Trump carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his back, accompanied by the caption:

“Breaking: Trump has officially been promoted from President to Netanyahu’s personal pony 🐴”

A Thai translation generated by Google Translate reads:

“ด่วน: ทรัมป์ถูก ‘เลื่อนขั้น’ จากประธานาธิบดี เป็นม้าส่วนตัวของเนทันยาฮู”

The post has received 1.8 million views and 3,500 reactions, and has been reposted more than 5,400 times.

What Are the Facts?

The video claiming that Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a piggyback ride, accompanied by the caption saying that Trump had been “promoted to a personal pony,” does not depict a real event. Instead, the video is highly likely to have been generated using AI, commonly referred to as a deepfake, and appears to be political satire rather than a factual account.

Meanwhile, no supporting evidence for the claim concerning a “15-point peace plan” allegedly proposed by Trump’s side has been found in credible international news sources.

Audiences are therefore advised to exercise caution before believing or sharing such content, as it may constitute manipulated information designed to influence political perceptions.

Account Transparency Verification

Thai PBS Verify investigated the X account named I. R. Iran Embassy in Serbia (@IraninSerbia). The account was created in November 2018 and was confirmed to be the official page of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Serbia.

[Images showing the profile details and “About this account” information for the official X page]

Is This Video Authentic?

Thai PBS Verify submitted the video to specialized AI-generated media detection tools, including checkreal.ai and FauxLens. Both platforms indicated a high probability that the clip was generated by AI.

Image displaying the verification analysis results from checkreal.ai

Image displaying the verification analysis results from FauxLens.

Current Situation Involving Trump and Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially rejected the “15-point peace plan” pushed by President Donald Trump’s side.

Formulated by the Board of Peace, the plan aims for Hamas to gradually disarm in exchange for a phased withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) from the Gaza Strip.

However, Netanyahu told his cabinet that Israel would not accept the document and would not withdraw its troops from Gaza until Hamas fully and genuinely disarms.

This hardline stance is also facing pressure from domestic politics. Israel is approaching a general election in October 2026, while the proposed agreement has faced strong opposition from far-right factions within the governing coalition.

Verification Process

Account Transparency Check:
Thai PBS Verify investigated the X account named I. R. Iran Embassy in Serbia (@IraninSerbia), confirming that it is the official account of the Iranian Embassy in Serbia. The account was created in November 2018.
AI Video Detection:
The video was analyzed using AI-generated media detection tools, including checkreal.ai and FauxLens. The results indicated a high probability that the clip was generated by AI.

Impact of Misinformation

Misleads the public into believing that a fabricated scenario is a real event.
Damages the image and credibility of the individuals involved.
Can be used as a political tool to attack opponents or influence public opinion.
Fuels social conflict, polarization, and hostility.
Undermines public trust in information shared on social media.
Makes it more difficult to distinguish between real and fake news.
Increases the risk of false information being rapidly reshared and reaching a wider audience.

What to do with this misinformation?

Do not immediately believe or share the content, even if it appears convincing or has a high number of views.
Check the source to determine whether the content comes from a reputable news organization, official agency, or credible account.
Check images and videos using AI detection tools or reverse-image searches to see whether they have been used in other contexts.
Cross-check the information against multiple authoritative sources, particularly when dealing with breaking news or claims involving public figures.
Be cautious of highly emotional content designed to provoke anger, shock, or satisfaction, as such content may be deliberately crafted to encourage impulsive sharing.