Donald Trump posts AI video of himself as doctor diagnosing celebrities with 'Trump derangement…

On July 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on the social media platform X, featuring himself as a doctor diagnosing six of his celebrity critics with a fictional ailment called "Trump derangement syndrome." The clip utilized deepfake technology to simulate the likenesses and voices of Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Ed Norton, and John Leguizamo.

What happened

The video depicts an AI-generated version of Donald Trump acting as "Dr. Trump," offering a treatment plan for the fictional "TDS" condition. The content features deepfake testimonials from the six celebrities, who describe various symptoms related to their alleged condition. The fake Julia Roberts claims to have aged significantly and worried about her future, while the fake Robert De Niro describes constant anger and an inability to eat or sleep. An AI-generated version of Whoopi Goldberg appears in the video stating she previously believed she was a "lost cause."

At the conclusion of the clip, the AI-generated Trump provides his "simple" treatment plan, which involves turning off "fake news," saying prayers, and drinking Diet Coke. This incident marks another instance of the President sharing AI-generated content on social media. Previously, he faced criticism for sharing an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure healing a sick man, as well as an AI-generated video that depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.