In a startling display, employees at a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) facility were recently surprised by an AI-generated video featuring Donald Trump appearing to kiss Elon Musk’s feet. The footage, shown on a TV in the building’s cafeteria, prompted both laughter and shock among onlookers.
According to one witness, the screen in the common area suddenly switched from regular programming to the fabricated clip depicting a comedic scenario with Trump and Musk. A caption reading “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING” hovered above the pair, further amplifying the surreal imagery. Vox journalist Rachel Cohen posted a brief recording of the incident on social media, spurring viral discussions online.
this video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet is playing in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development cafeteria this morning
— Rachel Cohen (@rmc031) February 24, 2025
(per source @HUDgov) pic.twitter.com/hrojPdLDHQ
Reactions ranged from humor to confusion, with some questioning whether the video was a prank or a hacking stunt. Observers also noted the clip’s technical quirks, such as what appeared to be two left feet. While the source of the unauthorized broadcast remains unknown, the rapid circulation of this footage highlights the growing sophistication — and unpredictability — of AI technology in generating increasingly lifelike, if bizarre, visual content.
Meanwhile, real-life tensions and collaborations between Trump and Musk remain a topic of ongoing interest. Reports suggest that Trump has requested members of the federal workforce to respond to certain directives, or risk being deemed to have resigned, while Musk — as head of a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — is said to be stepping up efforts to streamline government processes.
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