Trump releases AI video diagnosing celebrities with TDS
PUBLISHED Jul 2, 2026, 5:24 AM ET
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United States. President Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social late Wednesday in which he appears as a doctor diagnosing multiple Hollywood figures with 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' The 90-second clip recreates voices and images of celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Rosie O'Donnell, Edward Norton and John Leguizamo. News outlets reported the post this week and quoted lines from the clip such as 'Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with TDS?' The video invites viewers to hear from impersonated 'patients' and has been described in reporting as a satirical portrayal circulated on Truth Social late Wednesday, prompting further coverage.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Various celebrities previously criticized President Trump publicly.
- Late Wednesday, President Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social.
- The 90-second clip features Trump as a doctor diagnosing celebrities with 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
- The video recreates statements attributed to impersonated figures like De Niro and Roberts.
- The Independent and Yahoo published reports describing the clip and its contents.
News Intelligence
- This video is a new way politicians are using AI. It's not just about Trump. It's about how political messages are changing. If you're on social media, you might see more of this. Be aware of what's real and what's AI-generated.
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Supporters of President Trump benefited from increased engagement and messaging amplification on Truth Social following the AI-generated clip, which reiterated a familiar political framing.
The celebrities impersonated in the AI video experienced potential reputational misrepresentation and public association with the video’s satirical diagnosis, and the broader public faces challenges related to synthetic media authenticity.
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