TRUMP PLAYS 'DR. TRUMP' IN AI VIDEO ROASTING CELEB CRITICS
The President posted a late-night deepfake skit mocking Rosie O'Donnell, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg and more—diagnosing them with his made-up 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
Talk about a midnight drop! Just before the July 4 holiday weekend, President Donald Trump shared an AI video on Truth Social that had to be seen to be believed. In the clip, Trump plays "Dr. Trump"—complete with a soothing bedside manner—treating a parade of A-list celebrities he's feuded with over the years, according to Variety and Deadline. The stars supposedly seeking his medical expertise? Rosie O'Donnell, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts, and other vocal Trump critics, all lamenting their fictional case of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
It's the latest time Trump has leaned into deepfake technology for a bit of political theater. The video is slick, satirical, and definitely designed to get a laugh from his supporters—and probably raise some eyebrows in Hollywood. Deadline notes the post comes as the entertainment industry has been pushing for legislation to limit AI deepfakes of celebrities and public figures.
The whole thing is peak 2024 energy: a president weaponizing AI humor against his celebrity nemeses mid-holiday weekend. Whether you find it hilarious or heavy-handed, one thing's for sure—it's the kind of viral moment that'll have people talking through the long weekend!
Sources · Variety · Deadline