Trump’s ‘Temu Zelenskiy’ taunt is an AI deepfake

WHAT WAS CLAIMED
A video shows Donald Trump calling Ukraine's leader "Temu Zelenskiy" for not wearing a suit.

OUR VERDICT
The video is an AI deepfake from a self-described parody account.

Title: Trump’s ‘Temu Zelenskiy’ taunt is an AI deepfake
URL: https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/trumps-temu-zelenskiy-taunt-is-an-ai-deepfake/
Publisher: Australian Associated Press (AAP)
Date published: March 12, 2025
Description:

WHAT WAS CLAIMED
A video shows Donald Trump calling Ukraine’s leader “Temu Zelenskiy” for not wearing a suit.

OUR VERDICT
The video is an AI deepfake from a self-described parody account.