Trump shares AI video depicting him curing celebrity critics of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Donald Trump has ignited controversy by sharing an AI-generated video that portrays him as a doctor curing prominent critics of a fictional ailment dubbed "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS). The video, disseminated across social media, features deepfake versions of celebrities like Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Edward Norton, and Julia Roberts, depicted with regret over their anti-Trump sentiments.

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It's pretty sick – and his condition is getting worse by the day. The 25th Amendment exists for exactly this reason. To remove him. Impeach him. Convict him.

In the video, a virtual "Dr. Trump," wearing a lab coat and stethoscope, claims to have a "treatment" for TDS. His recommended cure involves "stopping fake news, saying your prayers, and drinking a Diet Coke like me." The fabricated testimonials show celebrities expressing remorse for their past criticisms.

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I couldn't eat, I couldn't sleep, I was always angry.

One of the featured celebrities, Rosie O'Donnell, stated her opinion of Trump remains unchanged, offering her own diagnosis: "He's pretty sick – and his condition is getting worse by the day. The 25th Amendment exists for exactly this reason. To remove him. Impeach him. Convict him." The article notes Trump's history of enthusiastically using AI-generated content, including past posts that depicted him as Jesus healing the sick, the Pope, and a king, often drawing criticism for blasphemy or perceived arrogance.

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They were in such advanced stages, I wasn't sure I would be able to help them.

The "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is a term frequently used by Trump and his allies to label critics as irrationally opposing his political agenda. The AI video's release adds to a pattern of Trump leveraging artificial intelligence for political messaging, whether to promote his presidency or attack opponents.

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stop the fake news, say your prayers, and if you ever feel anxiety, drink a Diet Coke like me, and you will see a remarkable change in your life.