A cybersecurity breach at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took an unexpected turn when an AI-generated video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet appeared on office screens. The footage quickly gained attention, raising questions about who was behind the incident. As the video circulated online, an HUD official condemned the display, calling it a misuse of government resources.
Here are all the details about the incident.
What happened at HUD office?
A cybersecurity breach at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) caused an AI-generated video to play on office screens, depicting Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet. The fake video, which included the phrase “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING,” appeared on various screens in the HUD headquarters, including in the cafeteria. The phrase was likely a reference to Trump’s recent Truth Social post celebrating the cancellation of a congestion pricing plan in Manhattan.
The origin of the hack remains unclear. Journalist Rachel Cohen is said to be among the first ones to report the incident. HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett condemned the situation. Lovett called it a misuse of government resources and confirmed that steps would be taken against those responsible. (via Rolling Stone)
This incident comes amid growing debate over Musk’s expanding influence within Trump’s administration. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has drawn criticism for his aggressive policies. This includes a directive instructing federal employees to submit reports detailing their last week’s five achievements, warning that failure to comply would lead to termination. The directive faced strong opposition across several agencies.
Neither the White House nor Musk has commented on the hacking incident. At present, it remains unknown who was behind the hack and videos. However, it seems AI-generated content featuring both of them has been circulating on social media for months.
