US EditionTrump AI Videos of Democrat a Joke, Says Vance
Vice President JD Vance called President Trump's AI-generated videos humorous memes and promised to stop them if Democrats help reopen the government amid shutdown talks.
- President Donald Trump shared AI-generated videos of Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer on Monday night and again before the Wednesday midnight shutdown, using racist stereotypes.
- Stalled negotiations over a stopgap funding bill forced a shutdown as the federal government closed overnight for all but essential services after the sides failed to agree.
- The videos show Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero and exaggerated mustache with mariachi music, while one post used AI-generated faked audio of Chuck Schumer making derogatory immigrant comments.
- On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the posts as racist and challenged President Donald Trump to repeat insults to his face, while Democrats and media outlets called the meme "disgusting."
- Appearing in the White House briefing room on Wednesday, Oct. 1, Vice President JD Vance said `Oh, I think it's funny` and promised the sombrero memes would stop if Hakeem Jeffries helps reopen the government.
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US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday described AI-manipulated videos that President Donald Trump posted on social media of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a joke, dismissing complaints from Democrats that the videos were racist.
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Trump AI videos of Democrat a joke, says Vance
The AI-generated fake video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media account depicts House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. It was played repeatedly in the White House Briefing Room. Photo: Reuters US Vice President JD Vance has described AI-manipulated videos President Donald Trump posted on social media of House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a joke, dismissing complaints from Democrats that the videos were rac…
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