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Trump Mocks Critics in AI-Generated Medical Spoof

Donning a white coat and stethoscope, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social portraying himself as a physician offering a cure for what he terms "Trump derangement syndrome." The satirical clip weaponizes deepfake technology to mimic the likenesses of several high-profile Hollywood critics.

The video adopts the aesthetic of a pharmaceutical commercial, featuring AI-rendered versions of actors including Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, John Leguizamo, and Edward Norton. These digital avatars appear as patients testifying to their recovery from the fictional condition. The term itself remains a common refrain among Trump supporters used to characterize intense opposition to the former president as a pathological state.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino Jr. amplified the reach of the post by sharing it on X. In the final segment, the digital Trump prescribes a regimen of prayer, abstinence from "fake news," and the consumption of Diet Coke to alleviate anxiety. This release highlights the growing friction between political actors utilizing generative media and an entertainment industry increasingly vocal about the need for strict regulations regarding the unauthorized use of celebrity likenesses and voices.

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