White House post on ‘Superman Trump’ backfires as Internet says ‘we are the laughing stock of the galaxy’

WASHINGTON, DC: The White House sparked a social media frenzy on Thursday, July 10, by sharing a digitally altered image of President Donald Trump dressed as Superman. 

The post, released just before the US premiere of a new 'Superman' film, aimed to present Trump as a "symbol of hope." The image quickly went viral, with supporters embracing the superhero depiction while critics mocked and condemned it, igniting a heated debate online.

Notably, the post came just days after MAGA critics slammed the upcoming 'Superman' reboot as “woke.”

White House posts an edited image of Donald Trump in a Superman suit

The White House paired the image with a bold caption echoing Superman’s iconic catchphrase: “THE SYMBOL OF HOPE. TRUTH. JUSTICE. THE AMERICAN WAY. SUPERMAN TRUMP. 🇺🇸.”

In the image, Trump wears Superman’s signature red, blue, and yellow colors. He strikes a dramatic, heroic pose with his hands pulled back to emphasize his bold chest, his face angled proudly upward.

His posture projects confidence and dominance, mimicking classic Superman imagery. The background includes bold text reading “Truth, Justice and The American Way,” with the word “SUPERMAN” stamped across the bottom in capital letters.

The White House released the image just ahead of the premiere of director James Gunn’s new 'Superman' film, set to hit theaters on Friday.

Produced by DC Studios and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures, the film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced in key roles. This marks the second reboot of the 'Superman' film series and reintroduces the iconic DC Comics superhero for a new era.

Internet divided as White House shares an edited image of Donald Trump dressed as Superman

Within hours of the White House’s posts on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), the edited image racked up over 7 million views, received 36,000 likes, and drew 16,000 comments, many mocking or criticizing the portrayal.

One user tweeted, "Trump isn’t just Superman - he’s a LEGEND. Most investigated man in human history by every alphabet agency, every prosecutor, every corrupt institution… and they found NOTHING. Meanwhile, they’re all terrified of what HE knows about THEM. That’s not just innocent - that’s untouchable. Superman doesn’t just fight villains - he exposes them. 🦅🇺🇸⚡"

Another netizen commented, "I never thought I’d see the day when the White House is just a joke. This is so embarrassing."

A supporter of Trump hailed the image, claiming, "Strong, bold, unstoppable just like the country he’s fighting to restore and protect."

An enraged commenter questioned, "In all seriousness does a teenager run this account?"

An individual remarked, "Trump won't make a very good superman. Only his right ear is invulnerable."

An X user wrote, "Watching the politics in the US now is like watching clowns in a circus 🤭 What an absolutely comedy show 🍿🍿."

"We are the laughing stock of the galaxy," a person bluntly stated. 

One social media user screamed, "YOU ARE LITERALLY THE VILLAIN." A shocked user expressed, "Seriously? The official White House Instagram? This is pathetic."

One more added, "It’s crazy this is on the official White House and POTUS accounts. Unbelievable! This administration is incapable of being serious. 🤡😒," while another user quipped, "You are not an hero."

"Are you ok….?😭 Ridiculous…. ! You sound like a child," a comment read, while one said, "🇺🇸 has become absolutely disgusting, and a meme of a country 🥲."

This article contains remarks made on the internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.