An odd incident occurred at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD), where an AI generated video showing former President Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk‘s feet appeared on the internal TV monitors. Musk’s influence on the federal government has been questioned again after this unauthorized broadcast.
The significance of this
Elon Musk is the subject of a heated debate about his role in politics. Since becoming a close advisor and ally to Donald Trump – who allegedly considered Musk to head a newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – the tech billionaire’s sway has drawn criticism. Many opponents mockingly refer to him as President Musk, suggesting that he has undue influence over the Oval Office.
The Incident Details
The video was manipulated to show a realistic portrayal of Trump kissing Musk’s foot, with the message “LONG LIVE KING” superimposed on top. This video appeared after what seemed to be an attack on HUD’s headquarters. It was played specifically in the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, located in Washington D.C.
The clips showing the video in the cafeteria of HUD’s headquarters quickly spread across all social media platforms. Content of this disturbing nature quickly became viral on social media, with videos being posted. shared Rachel Cohen of Vox, for example, is a prominent figure. and social media influencer Brian Krassenstein. The cumulative views of these posts reached over 6.4 Million by 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday.
It is possible that the phrase “the true king” refers to Trump calling himself “the king”, after recently claiming in a Truth Social post to have halted New York City’s vehicle congestion price program.
Reactions of the Public and Officials
HUD’s Kasey lovett spoke to the incident on video: Another waste of tax dollars and taxpayer resources. “Adequate action will be taken against all those involved.”
House Committee on Financial Services Democrats X, responding via a post: “Not all heroes wear capes…”
The Press Office of HUD Sec. Scott Turner responding To the House Financial Services Committee Democrats: There is nothing noble about misusing taxpayers’ resources.
Art Candee was a Chicago-based critic of Trump. on X: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) monitors are playing a video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Motsey’s feet. The video should be broadcast everywhere. [11 ‘rolling on the floor laughing’ emojis].”
The Future
Investigative efforts are being made to determine the identity of those responsible for this security breach, and then the subsequent broadcast of the video without permission at the HUD headquarters. It is unclear what the consequences will be for all those involved. The incident highlights Elon Musk’s influence on politics and potential ramifications. A topic that will be debated and discussed for the foreseeable in all political circles.