Trump posts AI video of him as doctor treating critics' 'derangement syndrome' - India Today

On July 3, 2026, Donald Trump released an AI-generated video depicting himself as a physician offering a cure for a condition he describes as "Trump derangement syndrome." The content, which frames the political commentary as a mock television medical advertisement, was shared on the Truth Social platform and subsequently reposted on X by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino Jr.

What happened

The video features an AI-generated version of Trump dressed in a white lab coat embroidered with the text "Donald J. Trump, MD" and wearing a stethoscope. In the clip, the AI version of the president introduces himself as "Dr. Trump" and asks viewers if they or someone they know has been diagnosed with TDS. The video proceeds to feature AI-generated portrayals of various celebrity critics acting as patients receiving treatment for this fictional condition. The individuals depicted include Rosie O'Donnell, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo.

Throughout the sequence, the AI version of Trump makes jokes regarding the celebrities' supposed condition, stating at one point that he was initially unsure if he could help them because they were "so far gone." The video concludes with the AI character providing a "straightforward prescription" that includes turning off news media, saying prayers, and consuming Diet Coke. This release follows a pattern of the president utilizing synthetic media for political messaging, including a previous instance earlier in the year where he shared an AI-generated image of himself as a figure healing the sick. The term "Trump derangement syndrome" has been frequently employed by the president and his supporters to characterize critics they believe hold an irrational opposition to his administration.