US govt computers hacked, show deepfake of Trump licking Musk's feet

Deepfake made its way into the US Department of Housing and Urban Development headquarters on Monday after an AI-generated footage of President Donald Trump licking Elon Musk’s feet circulated across screens in the building, with a caption reading, "LONG LIVE THE REAL KING."

The caption refers to Trump’s post on the White House’s official social media that read: “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!”

As reported by independent American media platform Zeteo, the video played on "almost every floor," with staffers gathering to record it before it was removed.

Netizens have also reacted to the video that has now been circulating on the internet.

Many appreciated the move made by the unknown hackers.

“God I love hackers who use their power for good 👏👏👏”

“This is true art. May it live long in the annals of history.”

“protest art at its finest. Bravo!”

“Cringy but accurate.”

“This was hands down the best thing I saw today”

“Are you Sure it’s AI? 😏”

Some, however, were disturbed by the graphic nature of the footage.

“That video is graphic 😂😭😮”

“I’m not sure whether to laugh or vomit 🤢”

“Rated R 😭😭😭”

The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, the first-day union staff (non-supervisors) had to return to the office full-time under Trump’s order to end remote work for federal agencies.

Last week, Trump’s infamous post came after his transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul scrapping the transportation department’s agreement on Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan.

This was followed by a backlash, including from Hochul, who issued a statement, “We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.” She added: “Public transit is the lifeblood of New York City and critical to our economic future – as a New Yorker, like president Trump, knows very well.”

Musk, with Trump at White House, says US will go 'bankrupt' without cuts

Earlier in February, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead federal cost-cutting efforts, said that the United States would go “bankrupt” without budget cuts.

Musk leads the efforts under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and was speaking at the White House with Trump, who has in recent weeks unleashed a flurry of orders aimed at slashing federal spending.

In particular, Musk took aim at the country’s budget deficit, which topped $1.8 trillion in the last fiscal year.

He said that reducing federal expenses was not optional.

The remarks, however, came as the Trump administration finds itself on a collision course with the US courts, as federal judges questioned the legality of White House cost-cutting measures.

Trump’s sweeping plans, which have effectively shuttered some federal agencies and sent staff home, have sparked legal battles across the country.
Multiple lawsuits seek to halt what opponents characterize as an illegal power grab.