Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of controversy after sharing an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform. Titled "Gaza 2025… what’s next?", the video presents Trump's "vision" for Gaza, featuring futuristic skyscrapers, luxury yachts, and a dictator-style statue of himself. The clip also includes an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and tech billionaire Elon Musk.
The video quickly received widespread criticism, not just from Democrats but also from some of Trump’s supporters. Many social media users called it inappropriate, shameful, and out of touch with the current realities in Gaza.
Social Media Backlash
The AI-created video triggered strong reactions across social media platforms. Many users expressed their disappointment, with some Trump supporters even condemning the post.
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One user wrote, “I hate this. I love our president, but this is horrible.”
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Another commented, “The Trump Gaza video is quite possibly the most disgusting, the most shameful, the most hideous public communication by a US President in living memory.”
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A third person added, “The ‘Trump Gaza’ video is the most disgusting & vile post made by a president in my lifetime. Absolutely gross.”
“Trump Gaza”.
— Arsen Ostrovsky 🎗️ (@Ostrov_A) February 26, 2025
Yes, President @realDonaldTrump did just post this Gaza AI video on his social media platforms. And yes it does include this image of him and PM Netanyahu. pic.twitter.com/l40bBkV5P0
House Democrats Strongly Condemn the Video
Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives were quick to criticize Trump’s video.
Rep. Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) said, “I’m a very big supporter of Israel, and I think Israel has every right and responsibility to defend itself. But when a president goes and does something like that — it’s despicable. It really is. It makes things more difficult on the ground … for everybody. They just did something that’s really way below the character and nature of the presidency.”
Similarly, Rep. Greg Meeks (D-N.Y.), the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commented, “I cannot believe a president of the United States could ever put something on their official social media account like that. And we are to take that man seriously? It is absolutely ridiculous and insulting to me, and I think to anybody that understands history — that understands the complications of trying to get a true peace in the Middle East.”
Hamas Responds to Trump’s Video
Hamas officials also reacted to Trump’s AI-generated Gaza video. Basem Naim, spokesperson and member of Hamas’ Political Bureau, criticized the video for ignoring the struggles of the people in Gaza.
Speaking to Newsweek, Naim said, "Unfortunately, Trump is once again proposing ideas that do not take into account the cultures and interests of the people."
He added, "The people of Gaza are looking forward to the day when they see Gaza rebuilt, economically revived, and building a better future for its children, but this cannot succeed inside the big prison. We are not struggling to improve prison conditions, but to eliminate the prison and the jailer."
Conclusion
Trump’s AI-generated Gaza video has stirred up a storm of criticism from Democrats, international leaders, and even his own supporters. While some see it as a bold vision for the future, others view it as insensitive and detached from reality. As the debate over the Israel-Gaza conflict continues, Trump's video has only intensified the political discourse surrounding the region.
