No, Donald Trump Didn’t Blame India For Pakistan Floods, Viral Video Is A Deepfake

A video circulating on social media claims to show US President Donald Trump blaming India for Pakistan’s devastating floods. In the clip, Trump allegedly calls the disaster a “crime against humanity” and urges the world to “hold India accountable” while expressing support for Pakistan.

The video is being widely shared on X and Facebook. 

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1. No official record

 A search of credible news sources and the White House website shows no such statement or release.

2. Source video located

 Keyframe and reverse searches match Trump’s May 30, 2025 press interaction, same attire/setting, but no comments blaming India appear in the genuine footage.

• Forbes report video (May 31, 2025)
• White House live stream (full interaction)

3. Forensic cues of manipulation

The viral clip shows jawline distortion, indicating AI manipulation.

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4. AI detection indicators

• Hive Moderation: 98.3% probability of AI-generated/deepfake content
• Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector: “Likely deepfake”
• Resemble AI: Audio flagged as “fake.”

5. Footage Misused Previously

A similar manipulation of the same press interaction earlier misrepresented Trump as endorsing Pakistan in a separate geopolitical context.  Our debunk on the same can be seen here.

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The viral clip is a deepfake; there is no record of Donald Trump blaming India for Pakistan’s floods.

1) Did Donald Trump blame India for Pakistan’s floods?
No. There is no official record or credible reporting of such a statement.

2) Where does the viral video come from?
 It repurposes visuals from Trump’s May 30, 2025 press interaction, with AI-generated audio added to the footage.

3) How did you verify it’s a deepfake?
 We cross-checked White House records, compared with the original video, and used AI detection tools (Hive, Hiya, Resemble) that flagged the clip.

4) What are quick signs of a deepfake?
Mouth/jaw misalignment, unnatural lip-sync, odd audio cadence/echo, and inconsistent lighting or skin texture.

5) Should I trust AI detectors alone?
No. Treat them as supporting indicators. Source verification and context are essential for a reliable conclusion.

Sources
YouTube Video By Forbes, Dated May 31, 2025
YouTube Video By White House, Dated May 30, 2025
Hive Moderation Website
Resemble AI Website
Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector Tool