Japanese fans are outraged after an AI-generated video depicted Donald Trump as Naruto, with nearly 20,000 signing a petition against the White House's use of anime imagery.
Fans slam Trump for posting about manga, anime
Jun 10, 2026
04:37 pm
What's the storyJapanese manga and anime enthusiasts are demanding that US President Donald Trump stop using their beloved characters in his social media posts.
The call to action comes after an AI-generated video on Truth Social depicted Trump as Naruto Uzumaki, the main character of the popular anime series Naruto.
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