By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video promoting “medbeds,” a fictional technology often discussed within QAnon circles. The clip, styled as a fake Fox News report, features an AI-generated version of Trump claiming every American will receive a “MedBed card” for access to advanced hospitals. The concept of medbeds, which promise to cure all illnesses, is a conspiracy theory that has gained traction within far-right groups. Trump’s post, part of a larger social media spree, is another instance of the former president interacting with outlandish conspiracy theories.
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Trump, 79, Shares Weird AI Video Shilling Magic Beds. This story is a whirlwind, isn’t it? It all starts with a headline that’s basically begging to be dissected: Donald Trump, at the age of 79, sharing some kind of odd, AI-generated video that’s trying to sell “magic beds.” The initial reaction seems to be a mix of disappointment (no Weird Al, apparently!) and sheer incredulity. There’s a sense that this is just another day in the bizarre theater of modern politics, a performance we’ve all become accustomed to watching.
The comments quickly spiral into a range of reactions. One person, quite frankly, says if Trump were their grandfather, they’d have rushed him to a doctor immediately. Others express broader anxieties about the state of the nation, with references to political figures and movements. The use of “weird AI” is immediately and humorously called out, as someone thought it was going to be a Weird Al Yankovic video. The discussion then veers into the specific content: the “magic beds” themselves. People are immediately suspicious and, like a good skeptic, they point out the obvious flaws in the pitch. It sounds, quite simply, like a scam.
The tone shifts from bewildered to a little bit darker, with allusions to QAnon conspiracy theories and concerns about Trump’s cognitive abilities. The term “pedophile” gets thrown around with associated allusions to other serious accusations, as the conversation plunges further into the deep end. The core of the discussion is about the nature of the AI video and the implications of Trump sharing it. What does it mean that a former president is seemingly endorsing a product that’s likely pure fiction?
The conversation then highlights the fact that the video has been removed and immediately raises suspicions that someone panicked and took it down, implying an attempt to cover up something damaging. Some express a desire to see it for themselves. The idea of AI being used to generate these types of things is something people can not get used to. Several comments then transition into the political realm, with calls for Trump to be “put in a home” and further commentary on the state of American politics. People are also mocking the fact that this happened on football Sunday, and it clearly shows an attempt at generating some kind of attention.
The core of the issue is that this new video is being seen as another distraction. Trump’s actions are described as an “embarrassment,” which the commentariat finds some relief in, since it did not put innocent people in danger. The implications of Trump’s actions are clearly related to his health, and the potential for the 25th Amendment to be invoked again. It’s clear that those commenting believe Trump has dementia. The absurdity of the situation is not lost on anyone.
The discussion then shifts back to more general commentary on the situation, with many seeing it as a sign of declining cognitive ability and a demonstration of how far things have fallen. There’s also speculation about the motives behind the sharing of the video. Is it just a desperate attempt for attention, or something more sinister? There’s a real sense of exhaustion, of being constantly bombarded with these kinds of incidents. Some people are expressing a desire for Trump to be held accountable for his actions.
The fact that the original posting of the video is behind a paywall is also pointed out. The whole situation is seen as a symbol of a larger problem. The commenters also take a crack at those who want to see the 25th Amendment enacted. The whole thing boils down to a single question: Is this real? The answer, apparently, is that it probably is.
Finally, there are a few pop culture references, mentioning *Alien: Prometheus* and *Elysium*, both of which feature futuristic technologies that are being suggested as a potential inspiration. There’s a final sigh of frustration. It feels like Trump’s entire time in office, and now his post-presidency, has been one long, drawn-out episode of “how crazy can we go?”