Trump posts AI video as a doctor diagnosing celebrities with derangement syndrome - The Independent

President Trump released an AI-generated video on Truth Social featuring himself as a physician offering a satirical treatment plan for individuals he claims suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome. The 90-second clip utilizes synthetic media to depict several prominent celebrities describing symptoms of the mock condition.

What happened

The video, posted on July 2, 2026, features a digital recreation of the president acting as "Doctor Trump" to diagnose Hollywood stars he has previously criticized. The AI-generated personas include Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Rosie O’Donnell, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo. In the clip, the synthetic versions of these celebrities express fabricated struggles, such as the fake De Niro claiming he could not eat or sleep, and the AI-generated Roberts stating she feels she has aged significantly. The fake O’Donnell claims to have been suffering for over a decade, while the digital Goldberg suggests she is a lost cause.

After presenting these "patients," the AI-generated Trump concludes the video by offering his "treatment plan," which involves turning off news media, saying prayers, and consuming Diet Coke. The term Trump Derangement Syndrome is a political adaptation of a phrase originally coined by columnist Charles Krauthammer in 2003 regarding George W. Bush. Many of the celebrities featured in the video have historically been vocal critics of the president, with public feuds or political disagreements dating back several years. The video serves as a piece of digital satire leveraging generative AI technology to mock political detractors.