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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
White House Sparks Uproar With "Superman Trump" Post After Film Release
Hours after the global release of James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film, the White House stirred a storm online by posting an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as the iconic superhero. The image, shared on the official White House X account, shows a heavily muscled Trump in Superman's costume, mid-flight, with the caption, "The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice. The American Way. Superman Trump." The overlay text read, "A Trump Presidency. Truth. Justice. The American Way." THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP. ???????? — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 11, 2025 The post has quickly become internet fodder. A user wrote, " 'Superman Trump' is insane. Superman's from Krypton, fights fascists, and stands for truth. Trump's from tax fraud, incites coups, and can't spell honest. You've mistaken Lex Luthor for Clark Kent." Another wrote, "Superman was an illegal immigrant growing up on a farm." "Truth? Where is the Epstein list? Justice? Where is the justice for Epstein's victims?" a comment read. The post landed after director James Gunn spoke of his interpretation of Superman. He described the film, released on July 11, as "the story of America," calling Superman "an immigrant that came from other places and populated the country." He added, "For me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost," in an interview with The Times of London. Superman, first created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two teenage sons of Jewish immigrants from Cleveland, was originally conceived as a villain in a short story titled ' The Reign of the Superman.' A year later, they reimagined him as a hero fighting for justice. This new version of Superman made his official debut in Action Comics #1 in April 1938. The new film revisits Superman's moral dilemmas through a more adult lens. One of the most talked-about scenes features a 10-minute conversation between Clark Kent and his girlfriend Lois Lane, discussing geopolitics and whether Superman should have stopped a war. "It is definitely the most unusual thing that we put in the movie," Gunn says. "Yes, it's about politics," Gunn explained. "But on another level, it's about morality. Do you never kill no matter what, which is what Superman believes, or do you find some balance, as Lois believes?" The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees once released a book in Italy titled ' Superman Was a Refugee Too ', showing the character's roots as an alien forced to flee his dying planet. Less than a decade ago, DC Comics supported World Refugee Day with the message, "The Man of Steel's story is the ultimate example of a refugee who makes his new home better." Trump has toughened immigration rules with a $75 billion increase in ICE funding, raising detention capacity from 41,500 to 116,000 beds. Over 70 per cent of those detained in June had no criminal record.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
White House shares altered 'Superman' movie poster with Trump as the superhero
The White House is seemingly joining in on the hype of the new "Superman" movie by posting an altered version of the film's poster featuring none other than President Donald Trump. The White House shared the poster in an X post around 9 p.m. on July 10, showing what appears to be Trump wearing Superman's iconic red, blue and yellow suit. The words written on the poster include "A Trump Presidency," "Truth," "Justice" and "The American Way." The caption on the White House's post reads: "THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP." The actual movie poster that Trump's office altered features Superman, played by David Corenswet, looking up in the air as he flies toward the sky with the words "Look Up." DC Studios' "Superman" hit U.S. theaters on Friday, July 11. 'Superman' movie review: David Corenswet soars as an empathetic Man of Steel James Gunn, the director of "Superman," sparked controversy after an interview with The Times of London, during which he called the superhero's fictional life "the story of America." "I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America," Gunn said during the interview. 'An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost." Dean Cain, who played Superman from 1993 to 1997 in the TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," spoke out against Gunn's comments, telling TMZ: "How woke is Hollywood going to make this character? How much is Disney going to change their Snow White? Why are they going to change these characters that exist for 'the times.'" Fox News contributor and former Trump aide, Kellyanne Conway, also commented, saying, 'We don't go to the movie theater to be lectured to and to have somebody throw their ideology onto us,' Conway said, per Variety. In response to the backlash, Gunn told Variety that "Superman" is for "everyone" and that he doesn't have "anything to say to anybody" spreading negativity around the film. Sean Gunn, who plays Maxwell Lord in the film, stood up for his brother's comments. 'My reaction to (the backlash) is that it is exactly what the movie is about,' he said, per Variety. 'We support our people, you know? We love our immigrants. Yes, Superman is an immigrant, and yes, the people that we support in this country are immigrants and if you don't like that, you're not American. People who say no to immigrants are against the American way.' This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: White House shares 'Superman Trump' poster with president as superhero
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
White House meme of Trump as Superman stirs political tensions
The White House recently shared a meme of former President Donald Trump as Superman, coinciding with the release of James Gunn's latest Superman film. The image placed Trump's face on the character's iconic pose, with the caption: 'THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP.' THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP. 🇺🇸 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 11, 2025 This came amid a backlash against Gunn's comments about Superman in a recent interview. Gunn referred to the superhero as an immigrant, noting that Superman's journey parallels America's immigrant experience. This comparison sparked controversy among conservative figures, including Ben Shapiro and Jesse Watters, who criticized the filmmaker's stance, calling it an example of Hollywood's 'woke' agenda. California Governor Gavin Newsom also weighed in on the debate, taking to X to respond to the meme, writing: 'Superman was an undocumented immigrant.' The governor, who has frequently clashed with Trump over immigration policies, linked this comment to the ongoing discussions about the National Guard's involvement in immigration enforcement and ICE raids. Newsom's office posted a video showing children fleeing from tear gas amid ICE raids, further criticizing Trump's stance on immigration and his handling of deportations. In response to Newsom's post, Rodney Scott, commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, defended Trump's policies, highlighting that 10 juveniles were found at a marijuana facility, all identified as illegal immigrants. Newsom quickly retorted, emphasizing California's efforts to combat child exploitation and human trafficking. Despite the tensions, Newsom continued to draw attention to Trump's controversial immigration policies. California prosecutes child exploiters and traffickers. Trump tear-gasses children, rips them from their parents, and deports farmworkers. Priorities. — Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) July 11, 2025 While political back-and-forth dominated the headlines, the buzz surrounding Superman's release seems to have done little to impact box office performance. Early previews for the film, directed by James Gunn, generated $22.5 million, marking a strong opening. Gunn, undeterred by conservative criticism, stood by his portrayal of Superman, calling the character's immigrant status a symbol of kindness and inclusivity. He also reinforced his position, stating that anyone opposed to immigration was 'not American.' As the conversation over Superman's immigrant background continues to spark debate, former Superman actor Dean Cain voiced concerns about the potential impact of Gunn's comments on the film's success, expressing disappointment over the political undertones. Nevertheless, the film's debut indicates that audiences are still eager for the superhero's return. "Superman" is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
White House shares altered 'Superman' movie poster with Trump as the superhero
DC Studios' "Superman" film released in theaters across the United States on Friday July, 11. The White House is seemingly joining in on the hype of the new "Superman" movie by posting an altered version of the film's poster featuring none other than President Donald Trump. The White House shared the poster in an X post around 9 p.m. on July 10, showing what appears to be Trump wearing Superman's iconic red, blue and yellow suit. The words written on the poster include "A Trump Presidency," "Truth," "Justice" and "The American Way." The caption on the White House's post reads: "THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP." The actual movie poster that Trump's office altered features Superman, played by David Corenswet, looking up in the air as he flies toward the sky with the words "Look Up." DC Studios' "Superman" hit U.S. theaters on Friday, July 11. 'Superman' director calls superhero 'an immigrant,' causing mixed reaction James Gunn, the director of "Superman," sparked controversy after an interview with The Times of London, during which he called the superhero's fictional life "the story of America." "I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America," Gunn said during the interview. 'An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost." Dean Cain, who played Superman from 1993 to 1997 in the TV series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," spoke out against Gunn's comments, telling TMZ: "How woke is Hollywood going to make this character? How much is Disney going to change their Snow White? Why are they going to change these characters that exist for 'the times.'" Fox News contributor and former Trump aide, Kellyanne Conway, also commented, saying, 'We don't go to the movie theater to be lectured to and to have somebody throw their ideology onto us,' Conway said, per Variety. In response to the backlash, Gunn told Variety that "Superman" is for "everyone" and that he doesn't have "anything to say to anybody" spreading negativity around the film. Sean Gunn, who plays Maxwell Lord in the film, stood up for his brother's comments. 'My reaction to (the backlash) is that it is exactly what the movie is about,' he said, per Variety. 'We support our people, you know? We love our immigrants. Yes, Superman is an immigrant, and yes, the people that we support in this country are immigrants and if you don't like that, you're not American. People who say no to immigrants are against the American way.'
