Trump Superman Post Sparks Widespread Online Backlash
The official White House social media account is facing significant public criticism after posting a bizarre, edited image of President Donald Trump as Superman. Timed with the US release of a new Superman film, the post was intended to portray Trump with the slogan "The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice." However, it quickly backfired, drawing widespread condemnation and ridicule online, with many users deeming it "cringe" and "embarrassing."
Demands for Epstein Files Dominate a Bizarre Post
Instead of inspiring hope, the post reignited intense public demand for transparency regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. The comments section was flooded with users, including some MAGA supporters, demanding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein client list. This backlash was fueled by a recent Justice Department announcement claiming that no such client list exists, a statement that has angered both critics and supporters alike.
User comments were direct and pointed:
- "Superman would drop the Epstein list," one user wrote.
- "Just release the Epstein files," another demanded.
- A frustrated supporter commented, "Release the Epstein client list, stop with the games, or we'll all assume Trump is bought and paid for just like the rest of the American politicians and burn the maga hats!!"
Critics Mock Post as Unprofessional and Childish
Beyond the Epstein controversy, many users questioned the professionalism of the official White House account for sharing such a post. The account 'Republicans against Trump' reposted the image, commenting, "All hail Superman Trump. Totally normal stuff, and yes, this is from the official White House account."
Others suggested the account's content strategy was juvenile. "I'm still convinced a 15 year old boy with ChatGPT subscription is in charge of this account," one user remarked. Another quipped, "Please tell me it's Elon's kid running this page."
The Irony of an Immigrant Superhero
Several commentators pointed out the irony of using Superman, who is canonically an immigrant from the planet Krypton, to represent a president known for hardline immigration policies. "First of all, Superman was an immigrant. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two Jewish-American sons of immigrants," one user wrote. Another added sarcastically, "Superman was an illegal alien, deport him, we need to find some kryptonite."
A Pattern of Controversial AI Imagery
This is not the first time the Trump White House has used strange AI-generated imagery. In May, Trump's personal account posted an image of himself as the Pope shortly after Pope Francis passed away, drawing similar accusations of disrespect.
Even Dean Cain, who played the hero in the 1990s TV series Lois & Clark and is a Trump supporter, reacted to the post with laughing emojis. Cain has previously criticized what he calls "woke" changes to the Superman character, disagreeing with the emphasis on Superman’s immigrant story and his role as a symbol of kindness.
