President posts AI video depicting himself as doctor treating celebrities

A video posted late Wednesday shows an AI-generated version of the president acting as a doctor who diagnoses celebrities with a condition he calls Trump Derangement Syndrome. The 90-second clip features recreated likenesses of actors and performers who have previously criticized the president.

Each figure describes personal difficulties attributed to the condition before the video concludes with recommendations.

Video content The opening narration asks viewers whether they or someone they know have been diagnosed with the condition and states that a treatment plan is available. AI-generated figures then describe symptoms including loss of appetite, sleep disruption, and anger.

One figure states it has aged noticeably in recent years and expressed concern about the future. Another claims ongoing effects lasting more than ten years, while a fourth describes itself as previously a lost cause. The video ends with the presidential figure advising viewers to avoid certain news sources, engage in prayer, and consume a specific beverage when anxious.

Background on the term The president has previously used the phrase to describe critics. The term adapts an earlier expression created by columnist Charles Krauthammer in 2003 to describe reactions to another former president. Several of the individuals depicted have made public statements critical of the president in past years, including comments during the 2024 election cycle.