Brady Tkachuk Condemns White House AI Video

Team USA hockey star Brady Tkachuk on 26 February 2026 denounced an AI-edited video shared by the White House that falsely portrays him using an anti-Canadian slur; the TikTok clip has over 11 million views. Tkachuk said the audio and lip movements are not his and rejected the remarks, made after the US men's Olympic hockey gold and a State of the Union appearance. The episode highlights risks of manipulated media in political contexts.