A new generative A.I. video featuring a young, rested-looking man resembling Elon Musk eating hummus and belly dancers with large breasts and full beards dancing to the chorus “Trump Gaza, shining bright/golden future, a brand-new light/feast and dance, the deed is done/Trump Gaza, No. 1” has garnered attention. The video showcases a child with a Mylar balloon in the shape of Trump’s head, the president chatting with a young woman at a casino, money raining down from the sky, and a golden statue in a roundabout, among other scenes. The video’s A.I.-generated aesthetic includes high-contrast textures and forced-perspective shots that have become synonymous with the pro-Trump internet culture.
The rapid rise of generative A.I. aesthetics and their adoption by MAGA meme accounts have created a new form of computer-generated irony that is characterized by ambiguity and plausibly deniable meanings. This ironic style is exemplified by President Trump’s own hyperbolic rhetoric and disregard for precision in communication. The Trump Gaza video embodies this slippery form of irony through its exaggerated depictions of Trump and Netanyahu, the portrayal of belly dancers with full beards, and the excessive use of gold leaf.
Overall, the video reflects the evolving landscape of digital media and the way in which generative A.I. technology is shaping visual aesthetics and communication strategies in the era of social media and political polarization. The use of irony and hyperbole in the video serves as a tool for expressing loyalty to Trump while simultaneously critiquing his leadership style in a way that blurs the line between satire and sincerity.
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