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Leaked Video: Look At What The White House Just Posted And Immediately Deleted

Confusion by design?

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The official White House accounts on X and Instagram posted two unexplained, vertically shot videos within 45 minutes of each other on Wednesday night. Neither video came with any context or explanation. The White House has not responded to any requests for comment from multiple outlets.

The first video was posted around 9:15 p.m. EST. It appeared to be recorded on a smartphone with the camera pointing downward, showing a woman’s feet. A voice was heard saying “It’s launching soon, right?” The video carried only the caption “sound on” and was deleted from both X and Instagram about 90 minutes after it was posted.

Within an hour of being posted, the clip had attracted 1,500 comments, with many users convinced the phrase, believed by some to have been spoken by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, signals a dramatic new development in America’s war with Iran. Whether it was actually Leavitt’s voice has not been confirmed by anyone.

A second video followed shortly after, showing a black screen with brief static visuals and a notification sound. For a split second, the American flag appeared on screen, but no additional message or explanation was provided. The post’s caption included only emojis, a smartphone and a speaker, leaving viewers to interpret its meaning on their own. That video remains posted.

The timing could not have been worse, or more perfectly engineered for maximum panic, depending on how cynical you are about how this White House operates its social media.

Earlier that same evening, press secretary Karoline Leavitt had stood at the briefing room podium and declared that if Iran failed to accept the reality of its military defeat, “President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have been hit before. President Trump does not bluff and is prepared to unleash hell.”

This is not the first time the White House social media operation has treated the Iran war like content. In recent weeks, the accounts posted videos combining real war footage with clips from Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Hollywood films. One video included clips from superhero movies, anime, Top Gun, and Braveheart before cutting to strikes on Iran, ending with a voiceover saying “flawless victory,” audio lifted from the video game Mortal Kombat.

The internet filled the vacuum the only way it knows how. Some were convinced it was a nuclear strike announcement. Others guessed a missile launch. A few hoped it was the NASA Artemis II mission, scheduled for as early as April 1.

Trump added his own contribution to the morning’s tension on Truth Social, warning Iran that negotiators were being “strange” and that “once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty.”

According to Iranian state TV, Iran rejected Trump’s 15-point peace proposal and responded with its own five-point ultimatum, including reparations, renewed hostility guarantees, and Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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