Trump Signs ‘Take It Down Act,’ Bans Non-Consensual Porn, Deepfakes

President Donald Trump signed the “Take It Down Act” on Monday (May 19), criminalizing the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. First Lady Melania Trump, a key advocate for the bill, also added her signature in a ceremonial gesture.

In a post on X, Melania stated: “Today, the ‘TAKE IT DOWN’ Act ensures our children’s safety is a national priority. Proud to see BE BEST’s values become law.”

“Today, through the ‘TAKE IT DOWN’ Act, we affirm that the well-being of our children is central to the future of our families and America. I am proud to say that the values of BE BEST will be reflected in the law of the land.” – FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/c9PujU5MGZ

— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 19, 2025

Key Provisions of the Act:

• Makes publishing or threatening to share explicit content without consent illegal.
  
• Requires social media platforms to remove such material within 48 hours of a victim’s report, including duplicates.

The First Lady had lobbied for the bill in March 2025, calling the exploitation of teens, especially girls, “heartbreaking.”

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a tech policy group, praised the law as a “critical step in combating AI-generated abuse.”

A Symbolic Gesture

After Trump signed the bill, he urged Melania to do the same, saying, “C’mon, sign it anyway. She deserves to.”

Melania hailed the law as a “national victory,” warning: “AI and social media are like digital candy—addictive and dangerous when weaponized.”

(Inputs from agencies)