'Turn off fake news': 'Dr. Trump' prescribes cure for 'TDS' in new AI video - The Times of India

In August 2024, Donald Trump shared a 90-second AI-generated video on Truth Social in which he portrays himself as a physician offering a satirical cure for a condition he labels "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The video features a series of synthetic performances by prominent public figures who have historically been critical of the former president.

What happened

The video depicts Donald Trump dressed in a white doctor's coat, introducing himself as "Dr. Trump" to provide a treatment plan for those suffering from TDS. The prescribed regimen includes turning off "fake news," prayer, and consuming Diet Coke. To support this narrative, the clip incorporates AI-generated versions of Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts, Edward Norton, and John Leguizamo. These synthetic personas appear to endorse the fictional treatment, with one character stating they had been suffering for over a decade before seeing results from "Dr. Trump's" advice. This incident is part of a broader trend of the former president sharing AI-manipulated content on social media, including previous instances involving imagery of religious figures that sparked public controversy.