What’s the ‘medbed’ conspiracy theory that Trump shared, then deleted?

Donald Trump found himself in the spotlight once again after posting an AI-generated video about something called “medbed”, a supposed futuristic technology that conspiracy theorists claim can cure every disease.

On Saturday, the US president’s Truth Social account shared the clip, which looked like a news broadcast and appeared to endorse the bizarre claims. By Sunday morning, the video had quietly disappeared from his feed.

Even though the post was deleted, it left plenty of chatter online, reviving questions about what “medbeds” really are and why they’ve become such a talking point. Here’s what we know.

Trump’s post about ‘medbeds’

A strange video Donald Trump promising futuristic “medbeds” made the rounds online before quickly being deleted.

The clip was styled to look like a Fox News broadcast hosted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, though no such show has ever aired.

In the AI-generated segment, Lara was seen declaring: “Breaking. Now, President Donald J. Trump has announced a historic new health care system. The launch of America’s first med bed hospitals, and a national medbed card for every citizen.”

The video then cuts to a fabricated version of Trump himself.  “Every American will soon receive their own medbed card. With it, you’ll have guaranteed access to our new hospitals, led by the top doctors in the nation. Equipped with the most advanced technology in the world, these facilities are safe, modern and designed to restore every citizen to full health and strength. This is the beginning of a new era in American healthcare.”

To heighten the drama, Lara Trump’s AI-double adds that only a limited number of these “medbed cards” would be released in the first phase.

As of Monday, there was no statement from the White House or the president’s social media channels indicating to Trump’s followers that the video and the claims it contained were fake.

However, as per The Independent, the video has several giveaways, including its low resolution, Trump’s unnatural voice, and even the wrong font on the supposed Fox News chyron.

🚨 THE MED BED MYSTERY: DJT’S 42-SECOND SIGNAL 🚨

President Donald J. Trump’s official Truth Social account drops a 42-second video:

“MEDBED HOSPITALS: THE NEW ERA IN HEALTHCARE”

Posted: Sept 27th, 2025 @ 10:19 PM EST
Removed: Hours later. Gone.
Let that sink in. A 42-second… pic.twitter.com/Ch12FXVrdd

— ALPHAWARRIOR (@xAlphaWarriorx) September 28, 2025

What is the medbed conspiracy theory?

The “medbed” conspiracy theory centres on the idea that governments and militaries are secretly hoarding futuristic healing machines. According to believers, these devices can cure deadly diseases, reverse ageing, and even regrow lost limbs.

Some say the devices work through futuristic methods such as ions, terahertz light waves, artificial intelligence, and quantum energy, with a few even insisting the machines have alien origins. Others argue that “Big Pharma” and global elites already use them but keep them from the public to preserve profits.

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According to a 2023 Rolling Stone report, companies are already capitalising on the hype. Some sell costly “medbed cards” or memberships, while others market pricey equipment.

For instance, IonicCare claims its product can reduce stress and improve health in four minutes. Tesla BioHealing, meanwhile, sells machines for up to $11,000 (Rs 9.17 lakh).

But in 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration warned the company for failing to prove its devices’ medical claims. Tesla BioHealing has since changed its website to clarify that the machines are not meant to treat diseases, but rather to support “optimum health and wellness.”

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Where did the medbed theory come from?

The medbed conspiracy theory emerged in right-wing communities years ago. It gained popularity in QAnon forums. Then Facebook groups have also played a big role in spreading the claims.

McGill University’s Office for Science and Society reported that many groups charge hundreds of dollars in membership fees before providing supposed information on where to access medbed.

In some cases, believers even build their own versions and sell them to others in the community. One theory even argues that John F Kennedy Jr, who died in 1999, is alive thanks to these hidden machines.

Despite the buzz, experts say there is no scientific basis for medbed, labelling them as pure pseudoscience. As one disinformation analyst told the BBC: “It’s really hard to define something that doesn’t exist.”

With input from agencies