Fact Check: Does the clip show Trump smashing Oval Office furniture after midterm losses?

WASHINGTON, DC: Several unverified posts and memes have flooded X and other social media platforms, mocking US President Donald Trump following Republicans' losses in the 2026 midterm elections.

Amid the online buzz, a viral video allegedly shows Trump aggressively swinging a baseball bat and smashing furniture and other objects inside the Oval Office. The clip has sparked reactions online, with users questioning whether the president really acted this way after the election results.

But does the viral video actually show Trump destroying furniture inside the Oval Office?

Claim: Trump smashed Oval Office furniture after 2026 midterm losses

An X user shared a video allegedly showing Trump aggressively swinging a baseball bat and smashing furniture and other objects inside the Oval Office.

The user posted the clip on November 4, 2026, with the caption, "venting his anger after losing today's election."

For context, the 2026 US midterm elections reportedly resulted in a major Democratic victory, with Democrats gaining control of both the House and Senate. The results marked a setback for Trump's political agenda, although he was not personally on the ballot.

The 10-second video shows Trump wearing a dark suit and red tie as he swings a wooden baseball bat at decorative items and furniture inside the Oval Office. The clip shows objects breaking and debris flying across the room.

Trump then walks towards the Resolute Desk and continues swinging the bat, while the footage shows more destruction and smoke-like effects. The post presents the clip as surveillance footage of Trump supposedly venting his anger after the election defeat.

Within hours of appearing online, the post attracted more than 226,000 views. Several users also questioned the video's authenticity. One user asked, "Is this video real?" Another commented, "Don’t be stupid. This didn’t happen."

Fact Check: The video is AI-generated

The viral video is AI-generated, and the claim that Trump smashed furniture inside the Oval Office after the election is false.

The footage clearly displays the labels "AI GENERATED" and "CAM 03" in its frames. No credible news outlet has reported that Trump damaged White House property or swung a baseball bat inside the Oval Office after the election.

There is also no evidence that the incident actually happened. It is also important to clarify that Trump did not personally lose the November 4, 2026, midterm elections because his name was not on the ballot.

Voters elected members of Congress and governors during the elections. Democrats reportedly won control of both the House and Senate, marking a major setback for Trump's administration and political agenda.

Trump publicly said he was "absolutely willing to accept" the election results and expressed his willingness to work with Democrats.

However, he also distanced himself from the Republican losses, writing, "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" He also blamed individual Republican candidates, Fox News coverage, and other factors for the party's poor performance.