Summary
An AI-altered video involving U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk was posted on the White House's account, falsely showing him making negative remarks about Canadians. The U.S. men's hockey team recently won Olympic gold and visited the White House, though controversy arose due to comments and interactions with President Trump. Tkachuk dismissed the video as fake and emphasized mutual support with the women's team, who also won gold.
Key Facts
- Brady Tkachuk is a U.S. hockey player and captain of the Ottawa Senators.
- A fake video used AI technology to show him insulting Canadians, which he denied.
- The U.S. men's hockey team won gold against Canada in the Olympics.
- The team met President Trump at the White House after their win.
- The U.S. women's hockey team also won gold but declined a White House visit due to schedule conflicts.
- The alleged phone call between FBI Director Kash Patel and President Trump included a joke about inviting the women's team.
- Brady Tkachuk emphasized strong team relationships and support with the women's team.
- Tkachuk stated his commitment to both the Ottawa Senators and representing the U.S. as a gold medalist.
