Donald Trump faces backlash after sharing an AI-generated video depicting him and a topless Benjamin Netanyahu in a future, devastated Gaza on his Truth Social platform. The video showcases Trump’s property development plan for Gaza, which has been criticized as a blueprint for ethnic cleansing. It imagines Gaza transformed into a Dubai-style resort, with luxury yachts and skyscrapers. Trump is portrayed as a revered icon, with a statue of him in the city. Elon Musk, Trump’s billionaire supporter, also appears in the video. The backlash includes criticism from Trump’s Christian supporters, who find the idolatry and nightclub scenes particularly troubling. The video’s origin is unclear, but Trump shared it without comment. The lyrics accompanying the images praise Trump’s presence in Gaza. Israel is currently facing accusations of genocide in Gaza, where nearly 50,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed since Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. Previous economic plans for Gaza were hindered by Israel’s blockade and Hamas’s corruption. Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, have rejected Trump’s latest plan.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/26/backlash-trump-shares-ai-created-video-reimagined-gaza