President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social portraying himself as 'Dr. Trump' offering a satirical treatment for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' (TDS), a term he frequently uses to criticize his opponents. The 90-second clip features AI-generated versions of several of Trump's well-known critics, including Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo, appearing to endorse the fictional treatment.
The video opens with Trump in a white lab coat introducing himself as 'Dr. Trump' and prescribing a tongue-in-cheek 'treatment plan' for TDS. The AI-generated critics then share testimonials about their supposed recovery, with one AI-generated O'Donnell saying, 'I have been suffering for over a decade. And after listening to Dr. Trump, I can see some results.' The clip concludes with Trump advising viewers to 'turn off fake news, say your prayers, and if you ever feel anxious, just have a Diet Coke like me and you're going to see a remarkable difference in your life.'
This is the latest in a series of AI-generated posts by Trump, some of which have sparked controversy. Earlier this year, he shared an AI image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, which was later removed after backlash from evangelical Christian supporters.
The term 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' is a pejorative used to describe intense opposition to Trump. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson previously proposed a bill to study TDS, though it did not advance. The video's release comes amid growing concerns about the use of AI deepfakes in political discourse, with the entertainment industry pushing for legislation to limit unauthorized AI-generated content.