White House's Trump Superman Meme Sparks Backlash

The White House faced significant backlash after posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as Superman, coinciding with the release of James Gunn's new Superman film. The meme, captioned 'THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP,' drew criticism for juxtaposing Trump with a character widely viewed as an immigrant and justice advocate, highlighting the contrast with Trump's immigration policies. Director James Gunn and California Governor Gavin Newsom both commented on Superman’s immigrant origins, with Gunn emphasizing the character’s universal values. Conservative commentators and former Superman actor Dean Cain accused Gunn of 'wokeness,' while others praised his stance. Social media users mocked the White House's post, pointing out the disconnect between Trump's persona and Superman's ideals. Despite the controversy, Gunn's Superman film opened strongly at the box office.