In a move that has shocked global observers and reignited Cold War-era anxieties, US President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to restart nuclear testing, using what appears to be an AI-generated video posted on Truth Social. The announcement, coinciding with the successful test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, has raised fresh questions about Washington’s nuclear ambitions, communication integrity, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in political messaging.

The clip, released on November 6, mirrors almost word-for-word a previous post made by Trump last week, in which he instructed the US Department of War to “commence preparations for nuclear testing immediately.” The repetition of that message-this time delivered through a computer-generated video simulation of the president-has caused widespread confusion about the authenticity of the message and who precisely was responsible for posting it.

While the White House has so far declined to comment, citing “staff shortages” related to the ongoing government shutdown, the ambiguity surrounding the video’s origins has only intensified speculation. Whether it was uploaded directly by Trump himself or by one of his aides remains unknown. What is certain, however, is that the message is being taken seriously both in Washington and abroad.

The fact that an AI-generated video was used to deliver a message of such magnitude has raised ethical and security concerns. The video, though convincing, showed slight inconsistencies in lip........

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