Claim by Social Media:
A widely shared video in May 2025 claimed to show President Donald Trump describing the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as “the largest environmental terror attack in world history” and “an inside job.”
Explanation:
This claim is false. According to Lead Stories, the video circulating on social media is a manipulated deepfake. Donald Trump never made such statements about the East Palestine derailment. There is no public record, credible report, or verified footage confirming these remarks. The video was digitally altered to mislead viewers, falsely attributing inflammatory rhetoric to the former president.
The use of deepfake technology to spread misinformation is becoming increasingly common, especially in political contexts. This case exemplifies how fabricated media can easily be mistaken for authentic content and underscores the importance of verifying such claims.
Conclusion:
Fact or Fiction? Blatant Lie. The video is a deepfake, and Trump never referred to the East Palestine derailment as an “environmental terror attack” or an “inside job.”
Read More:
Fact Check: FAKE Video Shows Trump Calling East Palestine Train Derailment an ‘Environmental Terror Attack’
MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/22/2025
Fact-Checker Rating:
Lead Stories rated this claim False
