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White House Shares AI-Generated Video of Trump as Green Lantern Amid Iran War Backlash
9/7/2026, 11:42:47 PM
The AI-Generated Superhero Clip
The official White House account on X posted an AI-generated video that depicts President Donald Trump, now 80, wearing a glowing green power ring and using it to construct a massive border wall, a holographic “American manufacturing” cityscape, and to summon green-lit military aircraft. The post appeared alongside other AI-generated images released by the president on his Truth Social feed.
Context: Iran Conflict and Gas Prices
Gasoline prices in the United States have risen to record levels over the recent Labor Day weekend, a surge that commentators link to the ongoing war. Critics argue the timing of the superhero video serves to distract public attention from these economic pressures.
Official Response
The White House did not issue a separate statement beyond the video’s caption, which framed the imagery as a symbolic celebration of American strength. No clarification was provided regarding the choice of the Green Lantern motif or its relation to current policy matters.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Anything to distract from gas prices.” — Someone — Someone, Indy100
- “Even this jerk is beginning to get it!” — Donald Trump, video depicting president — Donald Trump, video depicting president
- “Trump is a total nut job. Anyone who still supports him at this point is as crazy as he is.” — Jon Cooper, democratic strategist — Jon Cooper, democratic strategist
