In February 2025, social media was flooded with videos allegedly showing Barron Trump, the youngest son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, performing on America’s Got Talent. One viral TikTok post (archived) racked up over 490,000 views, with the caption:
“Barron Trump singing on America’s Got Talent.'”
Similar clips spread across X (Twitter), Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, making many believe that Donald Trump’s son had joined the talent show.
🚨 But here’s the truth: These videos were NOT real.
🔍 AI-Generated Videos Fooled Social Media
A closer look at these clips revealed clear signs of artificial intelligence (AI) manipulation. Some videos even had disclaimers explicitly stating they were AI-generated.
For instance, one YouTube video description admitted:
“This song was created with the help of AI technology and does not represent the thoughts or attitudes of the imitated artists in any way.”
Additionally, a TikTok video labeled as an “AI Cover” carried a tag stating:
“Creator labeled as AI-generated.”
Another YouTube video titled “Barron Trump Singing on America’s Got Talent | AI Cover” featured this eye-catching but misleading description:
@cutebaby.821 Barron Trump singing on America’s got talent #barrontrump #barron #americagottalent #music #song #fyp #fypシ ♬ original sound – Donald Trump’s
🟠 BARRON TRUMP, DONALD TRUMP, AND ELON MUSK SURPRISE EVERYONE WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ON AMERICA’S GOT TALENT! 🟠
Of course, no such performance ever happened. A quick Google search confirms that no major news outlet reported on Barron Trump participating in AGT—which would have been a massive news story given his public profile.
📢 AI-Generated Content Is on the Rise
This incident highlights the increasing spread of AI-generated deepfake videos, raising concerns about misinformation on social media. As AI technology advances, it’s becoming harder to distinguish between real and fake content.
💡 Lesson: Always fact-check before believing or sharing viral videos!
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