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Time Magazine
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
White House Speaks Out Amid 'Trump as Superman' Meme Uproar
The White House has responded after drawing ire and backlash over its recent memes, one of which included a fake movie poster depicting President Donald Trump as Superman. In a post shared across its core social media accounts on Friday night, the White House said: 'Nowhere in the Constitution does it say we can't post banger memes,' alongside a picture of an announcement board that read 'OMG, did the White House really post this?' In response, one X user argued that such memes show 'how unserious this Administration is.' The White House's defiant stance was also shared across the official POTUS accounts on X, Instagram, and Facebook. The White House earlier on Friday posted an AI-altered image of Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California, a Democrat, after he criticized an ICE raid at a marijuana farm. The post featured a doctored image of Gomez crying, labeling him 'cryin' Jimmy.' The upload was condemned by many, with one Instagram user asking: 'Why is the official White House page making these kind[s] of comments?' Meanwhile, on Thursday night, the White House social team prompted reactions far and wide, some of the mocking variety, when it replaced actor David Corenswet with Trump in a meme of the poster for the new movie Superman. Where the original poster says 'A James Gunn film' at the top, the Trump team's alternative reads 'A Trump presidency,' followed by the slogan: 'Truth. Justice. The American Way.' The accompanying caption referred to 'Superman Trump' as the 'Symbol of hope.' The mock-up movie poster stood out amid a slew of other posts that focused on high-stakes matters such as the Trump Administration's border patrol policies and the relief efforts for the devastating Texas floods. The White House's foray into movie-related memes came after Superman writer and director Gunn drew ire from conservative voices after declaring that the superhero is, in fact, an immigrant. In an interview with the Times of London, Gunn said: 'I mean, Superman is the story of America. 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.' Read More: Trump Set to Ratchet Up His Immigration Crackdown During Next 100 Days In the midst of Trump's immigration crackdown—which has resulted in an uptick of ICE raids across the U.S., but especially in states such as Texas and California, some conservative commentators and platforms took umbrage to Gunn's framing of Superman, who is originally from the fictional planet of Krypton, as an inspiring immigrant. Prior to the film's release, Ben Shapiro complained that 'Superman is going woke,' while Kellyanne Conway, a former White House counselor who served during Trump's first term, said on Fox News that people 'don't go to the movie theater to be lectured to' or to 'have somebody throw their ideology onto us.' Actor Dean Cain, who played Superman in the hit '90s TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, also spoke out against Gunn's assessment of the character. Cain told TMZ he thought it was 'a mistake by James Gunn to say it's an immigrant thing' and shared his concerns that the comments might impact the success of the movie. But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn's framing of the character. Read More: What Superman's End-Credits Scenes Mean—For the DC Universe and the Movies 'I'm a long time Superman fan, and I want to be clear: The Superman story is an immigration story of an outsider who tries to always do the most good,' said Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California. 'His arch nemesis is a billionaire. You don't get to change who he is because you don't like his story. Comics are political.' Meanwhile California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his office have also joined the political discourse. Newsom recently took the Trump Administration to court after the President deployed the National Guard and Marines to quell the immigration-related protests in Los Angeles without a request from the state Governor. Newsom and his office have been outspoken against the ICE raids Trump is overseeing in L.A. and throughout the state. As such, in response to the White House's meme of Trump as Superman, Newsom's office replied: 'Superman was an undocumented immigrant.'
International Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
White House Sparks Outrage with 'Superman Trump' Post, Netizens Demand Epstein Client List
The White House set the internet alight Wednesday when it posted an image of former president Donald Trump transformed into Superman. The post, "Symbol of Hope. Truth. Justice. The American Way. Superman Trump" was met with immediate criticism from critics—and supporters. The muscular imagery, showing Trump with a Superman cape, seemed designed as a rallying point. But for many users it was a distraction. Reactions flooded social media, with netizens demanding answers about the long-speculated Epstein client list. The fury rekindled arguments over Trump's former associations with the late Jeffrey Epstein, the financier accused of trafficking young women. Critics described the post as a tactical move to distract from serious allegations. "A massive distraction launched by the Trump regime to hide his sordid history with Epstein," one user wrote on X. Others were simply in shock that a graphic of this nature emerged from an official White House account. Others criticized the page's professionalism and credibility. But even Trump supporters said they were frustrated: they felt the post made fun of their intelligence and ignored more important issues. "Where's the Epstein list?" became a popular query in comment threads. Even though the Trump administration has insisted in the past that no such list exists, the public clamor for transparency has increased only in volume. Dean Cain, who played Superman on the 1990s series Lois & Clark, added a laughing emoji. Cain is a very vocal Trump supporter and has also attacked new portrayals of Superman as "woke." He recently took aim at filmmaker James Gunn, who described Superman as a symbol of kindness and immigrant values. The bizarre parody of the Trump Superman image was also mocked by several political groups. The X account "Republicans Against Trump" shared the photo with a snarky caption: "Hail Superman Trump. Totally normal stuff." Another user wrote, "The White House page is just a sloppy engagement farm now." As the post spread, however, it redirected the focus to older questions about Epstein and who was affiliated with him. For many the picture is more than just a meme—it's a symbol of side-concealedness, furthering broader suspicions about transparency at the highest level. The tide of revulsion does not appear to be slowing. Between amused responses and cries of wrath for justice, the Trump/Superman post has contributed to an already fiery political environment.
NDTV
4 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
4 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
USA Today
4 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.'
