Donald Trump as James Bond? White House Posts Image of President as Gun-Wielding 007
The White House posted an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump as James Bond on social media, featuring him as a silhouetted 007 with a 'Make America Great Again' tagline. This comes in response to news that Amazon MGM Studios has begun auditions for the next actor to play the iconic British spy. The post drew mockery online, with users creating satirical responses referencing Trump's controversies and appearance.
- ▪The White House shared a fake James Bond movie poster featuring Donald Trump in the role, complete with a 'Make America Great Again' slogan.
- ▪The post was a response to Amazon MGM Studios launching auditions for a new James Bond, led by casting director Nina Gold.
- ▪Online users ridiculed the image, creating parody versions that referenced Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his comments on the economy.
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Home Film News May 17, 2026 4:18am PT Donald Trump as James Bond? White House Posts Image of President as Gun-Wielding 007 By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest ESPN’s Mina Kimes Wins ‘Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars’ Final, Landing $1 Million for Her Chosen Charity 24 hours ago Spotify Debuts New Logo: A Disco Ball to Celebrate Its ‘Party of the Year(s)’ 2 days ago Donald Trump Discloses at Least $220 Million in Q1 Financial Transactions, Including Purchases of Paramount, WBD, Netflix, Disney and Comcast Securities 2 days ago See All White House Donald Trump has shared AI images on social media of himself dressed as the Pope and as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man.
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