The world of Hollywood and political commentary has recently taken an absurd turn, as former President Donald Trump has allegedly diagnosed several major stars with a unique affliction: Trump Derangement Syndrome.
This bizarre diagnosis surfaced in a recently shared AI-generated video that played out like a pharmaceutical advertisement. In the clip, the US President appears as Dr Trump, dispensing treatment plans for his “patients,” who appear to be some of his most vocal critics.
The lineup of patients included high-profile figures such as Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, John Leguizamo, and Edward Norton.
The video featured fake testimonials from these celebrities claiming relief after receiving Dr. Trump’s remedies. One AI-created testimonial attributed to a former critic of the President claimed that after listening to Dr. Trump, they saw “some results,” stating they had been suffering for over a decade.
Another participant, an AI avatar of Whoopi Goldberg, expressed astonishment: “I really thought I was a lost cause; this was gonna affect me for the rest of my life. But after using the treatment plan, I can see a difference.”
Other fictional patients detailed their suffering, describing feelings of anger, inability to sleep, and general misery caused by the alleged syndrome. For instance, an avatar of Robert De Niro claimed that he felt “constantly angry” and that he had made everyone around him miserable.
When asked for a treatment plan for this imaginary condition, Dr. Trump advised his hypothetical patients with what he termed a “simple” regimen: “Turn off fake news, say your prayers, and if you ever feel anxious, just have a Diet Coke like me.”
This pattern of attributing suffering to political figures is not new. In the past, Trump has made similar claims regarding his critics. Following the tragic deaths of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, he launched highly divisive rants, claiming their demise was due to “his massive, unyielding and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME, or TDS.”
The use of AI for political commentary is also a consistent theme. Earlier this year, Trump faced backlash for posting an AI video on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama as apes.
Whoopi Goldberg was among those to strongly challenge the depiction, insisting that there were no apes in The Lion King and urging others to “check your facts.” She warned that making fun of people requires creating your own material and admitting it.
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