Trump Tries To Deflect About Shutdown But It Fails Miserably

President Donald Trump sparked controversy on Monday by sharing a deepfake video on Truth Social that caricatured Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries, featuring him in a sombrero with a handlebar mustache, shortly after a strained Oval Office meeting aimed at preventing a government shutdown. With a Tuesday midnight deadline looming and no agreement reached, concerns of an impending shutdown early Wednesday morning are escalating. The satirical AI-generated video, also mocking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, has overshadowed discussions about the budget deadlock.Reactions across social media were swift and critical, with many deeming the post as inappropriate and shameful for a figure in Trump's position. Independent journalist Aaron Rupar labeled the post as “one of the most demented things” shared by Trump. Meanwhile, critics demanded immediate impeachment, calling the post indicative of deep-seated issues with Trump’s behavior and judgment. Inside the Oval Office, dialogue focused on health insurance subsidies, with both sides finding it challenging to bridge their substantial divide.