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Trump shares AI tiger video after deadly UK zoo attack
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Core Event
On Saturday (October 10), a 420-lb Amur tiger named Altai attacked and killed William Chapman, a former child actor, at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster. The incident was captured on video showing the tiger biting and clawing Chapman while he sat inside the enclosure. President Donald Trump reposted the clip on his Truth Social platform with the caption “Don’t ever mess with nature!” He later added an AI-generated video in which he appears to wrestle the tiger, set to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Both posts were also shared from the White House’s Rapid Response X account.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump’s post was accompanied only by the brief caption quoted above; the White House redirected media inquiries to the Truth Social posts. Yorkshire Wildlife Park announced a health-and-safety investigation and kept the park closed for a fifth consecutive day. Police asked the public to stop sharing footage, citing ongoing investigation concerns.
Criticism & Opposition
Several commentators condemned the president’s actions. Harry Sisson called the AI video “demented” and “mentally unwell,” while Aiden McLaughlin labeled the posts “lion snuff films.” Andrew Egger expressed bewilderment, asking why Trump would share such grisly footage. Other critics on social media suggested the posts were either a hack or a cryptic message from a White House aide.
Data & Statistics
- Tiger: Altai, 420 lb Amur (Siberian) tiger, uninjured after the attack.
- Park: Opened 2011; “Land of the Tigers” attraction includes a 300-meter raised walkway.
- Closure: Park remained shut for five days following the incident.
- Victim: William Chapman, former child actor with roles including ITV’s *May Contain Nuts*.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Trump actually posted this AI video of him with a tiger in the middle of the night. This man is demented and mentally unwell,” — Harry Sisson
- “Don’t ever mess with nature! President DJT,” — Donald Trump, president
- “The president is posting lion snuff films over on Truth Social.” — Aiden McLaughlin, fair washington correspondent
- “Why is Donald Trump posting grisly video footage of a person getting mauled to death by a tiger in the UK this weekend? Your guess is as good as mine,” — Andrew Egger, The Bulwark's White House correspondent