Trump's voice featured in a recent Fannie Mae advertisement is produced using artificial intelligence technology, with his consent

AI-Generated Trump Voice Featured in Fannie Mae Advertisement

A recent video advertisement for Fannie Mae features what appears to be President Donald Trump’s narration. However, a disclaimer clarifies that the voice is actually an AI-generated replica, not Trump himself.

The ad, produced with approval from the Trump administration, introduces a “new Fannie Mae” and describes the organization as the “guardian of the American Dream.” This campaign aligns with the administration’s efforts to address voter concerns about housing affordability.

President Trump is expected to discuss housing issues during his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where global leaders and business executives are gathering this week.

This is not the first instance of the Trump family utilizing AI voice technology. Recently, First Lady Melania Trump collaborated with to produce the audio version of her memoir. The creator of the AI Trump voice for the Fannie Mae ad remains unidentified.

In a televised address last month, Trump announced plans for sweeping housing reforms, promising some of the most significant changes in U.S. history.

“For generations, owning a home has represented stability, independence, and security,” the AI-generated Trump voice states in the one-minute commercial aired on Sunday. “But now, too many Americans find that dream slipping away—not because they lack effort, but because the system no longer works in their favor.”

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both under federal oversight since the financial crisis, purchase qualifying mortgages from banks, ensuring liquidity in the housing market. Together, they guarantee about half of the $13 trillion U.S. mortgage market, making them vital to the nation’s economy.

The advertisement claims that Fannie Mae will collaborate with banks to help more potential buyers qualify for home loans.

Trump, along with Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and others, have expressed interest in listing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares on a major stock exchange, though no official plans have been announced.

Additionally, Trump and Pulte have suggested extending the standard 30-year mortgage to 50 years to lower monthly payments. However, Trump appeared to reconsider after critics argued that longer loans could hinder homeowners’ ability to build equity and wealth.

Earlier this month, Trump stated on social media that he was instructing the federal government to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities in an effort to bring down mortgage rates amid widespread concern over housing costs. He indicated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have the necessary funds to make this purchase.

Additional Housing Policy Proposals

Trump also recently proposed banning large institutional investors from buying residential properties, arguing that such a move would make it easier for young families to purchase their first homes.

The use of AI technology with Trump’s approval is notable, especially since he has previously criticized Biden administration officials for using autopen devices to sign documents on the president’s behalf. An autopen is a machine that reproduces a person’s signature.