US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread online reactions following social media posts blending space claims with a superhero-themed AI video.
The Viral AI Video and Context
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The Green Lantern Avatar: The White House shared a viral AI-generated video featuring Donald Trump wearing a glowing green power ring and reciting the classic Green Lantern oath: “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight…”
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Thematic Scenes: The video incorporates the superhero persona into key administration themes, showcasing Trump using the ring’s light across scenes highlighting immigration enforcement and American manufacturing.
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The Moon Post: Prior to the video release, Trump also shared a zoomed-in image of the Moon on Truth Social showing an American flag with Earth in the background, accompanying the post with the claim that the Moon is “ours.”
Public and Social Media Reactions The video drew a mixed wave of responses across social media platforms. While some supporters praised the creative and striking visual style—with comments like “Looks cool” and “Trump knows what he’s doing”—critics dismissed it as political theater, with others joking about “Trump’s imaginary power.”
