On February 24, 2025, NBC News reported: "Unauthorized AI-generated footage suddenly played on televisions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D.C. The video showed President Donald Trump bowing to kiss Elon Musk's toes, accompanied by the bold caption LONG LIVE THE REAL KING. Staff were unable to shut it down and had to unplug all TVs." The incident quickly sparked widespread public debate and caught the attention of the cybersecurity community, prompting a reevaluation of the significant risks posed by hacked devices like televisions and set-top boxes.