Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicting himself as a doctor diagnosing "Trump Derangement Syndrome" [1].
The post highlights the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence by political figures to create satirical content and target opponents. By framing celebrity criticism as a medical condition, the video attempts to delegitimize public opposition through digital caricature.
In the deep-fake footage, the AI-generated version of Trump appears in medical attire. He uses the persona to mock several high-profile celebrity critics, including Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, and Rosie O'Donnell [1], [2]. The video presents these figures as patients suffering from the aforementioned syndrome.
The content was posted to Truth Social, the social-media platform owned by the former president [1], [2]. The video uses synthetic media to simulate Trump's likeness and voice to deliver the satire.
This use of AI follows a pattern of utilizing digital tools to amplify political messaging. The video focuses specifically on figures who have publicly opposed him, turning their critiques into the punchline of a simulated medical consultation [1], [2].
While the video is presented as satire, it utilizes deep-fake technology to create a realistic visual representation of the former president. This method of content creation allows for the rapid production of targeted attacks against political adversaries without the need for traditional filming or production [2].
“Former U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social.”
The deployment of deep-fake technology by a former head of state signals a shift in political communication, where the line between satire and misinformation becomes increasingly blurred. By utilizing AI to simulate a professional authority—in this case, a doctor—the content attempts to pathologize political dissent, framing ideological opposition as a mental ailment rather than a legitimate critique.
