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MAGA Podcaster Sparks Outrage with Violent AI Batman Video

10/8/2025

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MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson posted an AI-generated video of himself as Batman attacking individuals in sombreros, drawing nearly one million views.
Critics say the video dehumanizes immigrants and promotes violence, distracting from immigration reform.
Johnson accompanied ICE on Chicago raids and said he found humor in the chaos; the video sparked outrage and widened divisions as raids continue.

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MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson posted an AI-generated video of himself as Batman attacking individuals in sombreros, drawing nearly one million views.
Critics say the video dehumanizes immigrants and promotes violence, distracting from immigration reform.
Johnson accompanied ICE on Chicago raids and said he found humor in the chaos; the video sparked outrage and widened divisions as raids continue.