XSuspends Accounts After Viral Trump–Epstein Deepfake Tied to Pro‑Iran Network

Overview

• Misinformation researchers debunked a widely shared clip showing President Donald Trump with blindfolded girls as an AI-generated fabrication that mixed faked scenes with manipulated material.
• Investigators at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue identified a network of at least 15 anonymous X accounts pushing Iran-aligned messaging that leveraged sensational Epstein content to draw audiences.
• Two hub accounts, HDX News and GPX News, amassed roughly 6.8 million and 4.7 million views on the fake video before X suspended them following media inquiries, while other related accounts remained active.
• X head of product Nikita Bier announced enforcement against undisclosed AI-generated armed‑conflict videos, including 90‑day monetization suspensions and potential permanent bans for repeat violations.
• The Anti‑Defamation League reported a surge in antisemitic framing, noting the phrase “Operation Epstein Fury” appeared more than 90,000 times on X during the conflict’s first three days.