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title: "Donald Trump shares AI-generated tiger attack video on Truth Social"
url: https://newscentral.site/donald-trump-shares-ai-generated-tiger-attack-video-on-truth-social/
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publisher: "News Central Site"
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published: 2026-10-14T19:39:08.000Z
updated: 2026-10-15T08:37:18.959Z
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source: "France 24 English https://www.france24.com/en/trump-sparks-outrage-over-ai-tiger-video-after-sharing-footage-of-fatal-uk-attack-1"
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# Donald Trump shares AI-generated tiger attack video on Truth Social

A video posted by Donald Trump on Truth Social has sparked widespread outrage after he shared distressing footage of a fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The 23-year-old victim, William Chapman, was mauled to death by a tiger while visiting the park, and his family has urged people to stop sharing harrowing content of the incident.

The video Trump posted, which shows him wrestling with a tiger before appearing to befriend it, is an AI-generated creation that has been criticized for its insensitivity. The clip begins with Trump pointing at the animal, mirroring a gesture made by Chapman in the real footage of the attack. This similarity has only added to the public's outrage.

Trump followed up his initial post with another video, also on Truth Social, where he tames a tiger. The posts have been widely condemned for their perceived lack of empathy towards the victim and his family. Many have expressed disgust at Trump's decision to share such disturbing content, particularly in light of Chapman's tragic circumstances.

Chapman's loved ones have spoken out against sharing footage of the attack, describing it as "harrowing and urging people to respect their wishes. As the controversy surrounding Trump's posts continues to unfold, many are left questioning his judgment in sharing such sensitive and distressing content.

The controversy surrounding Trump's social media posts continues to unfold as he shares disturbing and insensitive content. This includes a video of the fatal tiger attack that claimed the life of 23-year-old William Chapman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK.

In addition to the real-life footage, Trump has also shared other animal-related videos, some of which feature AI-generated clips. These posts have been amplified by the White House's Rapid Response account on X. The disturbing content has sparked outrage among many who question Trump's judgment in sharing such sensitive and distressing material.

The victim's family is struggling to cope with their loss and has urged people to refrain from sharing photos and videos of the incident. They describe William Chapman as bright, warm and engaging and note that he had been living with severe mental illness for several years. The coroner will investigate whether his medication played a role in his death.

The family's plea for restraint has fallen on deaf ears, however, as Trump's posts continue to circulate online. The publication of sensitive content is causing them significant distress at an already difficult time.

The backlash against Trump's posts has been intense, with many users condemning his actions as insensitive and cruel.

British commentator Piers Morgan joined in the criticism, calling on Trump to delete the offending post due to its appallingly tasteless nature. Others have suggested that Trump may be attempting to divert attention from domestic issues through his social media antics, although there is currently no evidence to support this claim.

The mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, has spoken out against Trump's actions, revealing that the Chapman family had reached out to him about the distress caused by online images and videos. He accused Trump of using AI technology to mock the tragedy and the family's suffering for a cheap laugh on social media", causing significant distress at an already difficult time.

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Source: [France 24 English](https://www.france24.com/en/trump-sparks-outrage-over-ai-tiger-video-after-sharing-footage-of-fatal-uk-attack-1)  
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