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Trump Shares AI Deepfake Superhero Images, Plans Golden Statue

5/23/2026

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President Donald Trump has released AI-generated deepfake videos and images that portray him as a superhero, a pope, and a Christ-like figure.
He uses the AI tools as a personal fantasy mirror, posting self-aggrandizing deepfakes.
Trump also commissioned a 15-foot golden statue at his Doral golf course and plans a triumphal arch at Arlington National Cemetery.
Critics argue his AI enthusiasm while overseeing federal regulation raises accountability concerns.

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President Donald Trump has released AI-generated deepfake videos and images that portray him as a superhero, a pope, and a Christ-like figure.
He uses the AI tools as a personal fantasy mirror, posting self-aggrandizing deepfakes.
Trump also commissioned a 15-foot golden statue at his Doral golf course and plans a triumphal arch at Arlington National Cemetery.
Critics argue his AI enthusiasm while overseeing federal regulation raises accountability concerns.