Donald Trump’s AI-Generated ‘Trump Gaza’ video sparks global outrage
Washington: US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread controversy with an AI-generated video posted on his official Instagram account, showcasing a fictional vision of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip transformed into a luxury metropolis called "Trump Gaza." The video, laden with opulence, bizarre imagery, and self-aggrandizing symbolism, has been widely criticized as insensitive, offensive, and tone-deaf, given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Noted journalist Faye D’Souza, taking to Facebook, strongly condemned Trump’s post, calling it an unprecedented act of disregard by a global leader. "Donald Trump has uploaded an AI-generated video on his social media page that shows a fictional land called 'Trump Gaza,' complete with a golden statue of him, money raining from the sky, and bearded belly dancers. Never before in the history of global politics has any Head of State behaved in this manner with the world quietly standing by. I haven’t reproduced the video because it’s deeply offensive," she wrote.
The AI-generated video begins with grim footage of present-day Gaza, depicting ruins and destruction with the text “Gaza 2025” in bold green letters. This is followed by the phrase “What’s Next” in red and blue, hinting at Trump’s supposed future plans for the region.
As the video progresses, the devastated landscape is rapidly replaced by high-rise buildings, extravagant hotels, luxury resorts, sports cars, nightclubs, and pristine beaches. A techno soundtrack plays in the background with lyrics such as, “Donald Trump will set you free. No more tunnels, no more fear. Trump Gaza is finally here.” The song continues with more exaggerated claims, calling the fictional development “golden” and “brand new,” as visuals of a child holding a gold balloon with Trump’s face appear on screen.
Adding to the surreal imagery, the video includes scenes of a man tossing money in the air as children scramble to collect it, luxury yachts on the coastline, and a massive golden statue of Trump towering over the city. Further into the video, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is seen while money rains from the sky in the background, before a final bizarre scene featuring Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sipping cocktails in shorts.
Trump’s Instagram post did not include any caption, but the implications were immediately clear, sparking a barrage of criticism.
Social media erupted with furious responses to Trump’s portrayal of Gaza. Many condemned it as “highly offensive” and “disgusting” given the dire situation in the war-torn enclave, where thousands have been killed and countless homes have been reduced to rubble amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
One user wrote, “Dear Donald, Gaza is not for sale. It belongs to Palestinians.” Another comment read, “This is the most disgusting thing a president has ever posted on social media.” Many Trump supporters, who had backed him in the 2024 US elections, expressed disappointment, with one user commenting, “This is terrible… This is not at all why we voted for you.”
Trump’s critics also pointed out the absurdity of the video. A comment sarcastically noted, “Okay, maybe I should’ve voted for Kamala,” referring to former Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the 2024 election to Trump.
The video follows Trump’s shocking announcement on February 4, made during a joint press conference with Netanyahu at the White House, where he proposed a long-term US-controlled redevelopment of Gaza. "We will own it and be responsible for dismantling all the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site. We would level destroyed buildings and create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area," Trump had stated.
Netanyahu had responded favorably, calling Trump’s idea “something that could change history.” However, the proposal drew strong backlash worldwide, with many governments condemning it as imperialistic and dismissive of Palestinian sovereignty.
Several countries, including Turkey, France, Russia, China, Spain, Ireland, and the UK, rejected Trump’s vision, reiterating their commitment to a two-state solution. France warned that such a move could further destabilize the Middle East, while Turkey called the idea "unacceptable."
Palestinian groups, including Hamas, denounced Trump’s proposal as "ridiculous and absurd," warning that it could ignite tensions in the region.
Despite the backlash, Trump has neither deleted the video nor responded to the growing criticism.
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UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast
Dubai (PTI): The UAE has condemned a strike on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman, calling it a "terrorist attack" and a "dangerous escalation" that threatens the stability of critical waterways.
The commercial vessel, which was sailing from Somalia, came under attack on Wednesday, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs.
All 14 crew members were rescued by Omani authorities, but it was not immediately known who carried out the strike, it said.
"The UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Indian-flagged ship off the coast of Oman," the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement issued on Thursday. "This attack constitutes a grave threat to the security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of critical waterways."
The incident took place amid the fragile situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway close to the coast of Oman through which roughly one-fifth of the world's energy supplies pass.
It has been severely disrupted by the conflict in West Asia that started on February 28, with the US and Israel launching joint attacks on Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes.
The MoFA further said that the attack on the India-flagged vessel on Wednesday was a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirms the importance of freedom of navigation and rejects the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes.
It emphasised that "targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail represent acts of piracy and constitute a direct threat to the stability of the region, its peoples, and global energy security".
The UAE expressed solidarity with India and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the security and safety of its vessels and interests, the statement said.
Earlier, India had described the attack as "unacceptable".
At least two other Indian-flagged ships have been attacked since the conflict broke out.
