Trump’s Truth Social Shares AI Video Depicting Obamas as Apes
An AI-generated video featuring Barack and Michelle Obama as apes has recently been shared on Donald Trump’s Truth Social account. This post has drawn widespread criticism for its provocative content.
Details of the Controversial Post
On a recent occasion, Trump’s verified account shared a minute-long video focusing on purported voting machine anomalies. The clip, which contains a watermark from PatriotNewsOutlet.com, features a brief segment showing the Obamas depicted as apes. This two-second clip is set to music from “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”
Additionally, the video includes a watermark from the account @XERIAS_X, which has become known for controversial content. The profile of this account features Pepe the Frog dressed as Trump. It previously took credit for another AI video shared by Trump during the “No Kings” protests last year.
Reactions and Backlash
It remains uncertain whether Trump himself was aware of the content featuring the Obamas before sharing the video. The White House has not yet provided a comment on the incident.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the video on X, calling it “disgusting behavior by the President.”
- He urged all Republicans to denounce the post immediately.
This incident is not the first time Trump’s Truth Social account has faced backlash for sharing racially insensitive content. Last year, the account displayed a video depicting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a demeaning manner, which was met with condemnation from various quarters.
Conclusion
The sharing of the AI video on Trump’s platform highlights ongoing issues regarding the use of misleading and offensive representations in social media. The reactions from political figures continue to emphasize the importance of addressing such content responsibly.
