Viral video reimagines the US President as a local in six countries and the internet cannot get enough
An AI-generated video asking a deceptively simple question :What if Donald Trump had been born somewhere else? , has become one of social media’s most talked-about clips this week, racking up over 9 million views on Instagram since it was posted by Dubai-based creator @mobin.dxb18.
The clip uses artificial intelligence to transform Trump’s appearance, attire and surroundings to reflect the culture of six countries , altering not just his look, but his name. India gets “Dhanal Trumper,” resplendent in a Jodhpuri coat. Russia introduces a stern “Dmitry Trumov” framed against Red Square. Italy contributes the theatrical “Donaldo Trombi,” while China offers “Dong Le Di Tulan.” Nigeria’s entry, “Donal Okorompa,” and Britain’s patrician “Sir Donald Trumpton” complete the tour.
The video arrives amid a surging global appetite for AI-powered cultural reimaginings of public figures a trend that blurs the line between satire, creativity and digital spectacle.
“Imagine if Donald Trump wasn’t born in the United States… but somewhere else,” the caption reads. Clearly, millions already did.
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