President Donald Trump addressed a viral video circulating online that appears to show mysterious objects being tossed from a second-story window of the White House. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump strongly denied the authenticity of the footage, calling it “probably AI-generated,” and asserted that such an act would be physically impossible under current security protocols.
The video, which gained rapid traction on social media platforms, depicts a person dressed in white throwing dark-colored items from a second-floor window of the West Wing. The footage sparked speculation and concern due to the tightly controlled nature of the White House grounds.
Initial statements from White House officials described the activity as routine contractor maintenance. The individual in the video, according to a spokesperson, was a maintenance worker involved in renovations and cleaning efforts while the president was not present in Washington.
However, President Trump offered a different explanation. He dismissed the entire video as inauthentic, stating, “You can’t open the windows. You know why? They’re all heavily armored and bulletproof. They’re sealed. And number two, each window weighs about 600 pounds. You have to be pretty strong to open them up!”
Trump added that the White House is fully monitored and secured, implying that any real breach would have triggered official alerts and immediate action.
The incident coincides with a series of ongoing renovations at the White House, including the construction of a $200 million private ballroom and Mar-a-Lago–inspired interior changes. Trump emphasized the extensive remodeling currently underway, noting that contractors are regularly present but under strict supervision.
While no formal investigation has been announced, White House officials maintain that no security breach occurred and that the video poses no cause for concern.
