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In a move that sent shockwaves across social media, the White House on Friday shared an image of US President Donald Trump photoshopped as “Superman,” complete with a bold cape and the slogan: “The symbol of hope. Truth. Justice. The American way. Superman Trump.” The official post, which came just as the US saw the new Superman film from Warner Bros. Pictures, was a quick hit, garnering more than 2.3 million views in minutes on X (formerly Twitter). The response was not, however, celebratory, with most Republicans and critics of the post criticizing the timing and motivations behind it.

While the photo was intended to portray Trump as an icon of patriotism and strength, it ended up re-igniting the smoldering controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Some users turned to Twitter, calling for answers regarding the so-called "Epstein client list" and renewed calls for transparency. "If he actually stood for Truth and Justice, the Epstein files would be out by now," another user opined, sentiments widely echoed. Another posted, "Superman Trump? Then where's the justice for Epstein's victims?" The row intensified with critics citing previous comments by Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel. Earlier this year, Bondi said during a Fox News interview that the client list was being reviewed by her, stirring suspicions of a cover-up.

 

Dean Cain, Superman Star of the '90s, Responds

Dean Cain, the actor who portrayed Clark Kent in the 1990s TV show Lois & Clark, The New Adventures of Superman, commented on the viral photo using a string of laughing emojis. An outspoken conservative, Cain has often been critical of Hollywood's "woke" reboots, including James Gunn's new Superman film which he asserts weakens the legacy of the original character. In a recent interview, Cain testified that Superman embodies "old-fashioned American values" and rebuffed contemporary portrayals that, he said, remake the hero to "fit the times."

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Some Republican supporters also criticized the "Superman Trump" poster. The 'Republicans Against Trump' group reposted the image with a snarky caption: "All hail Superman Trump. Totally normal stuff, and yes, this is from the official White House account." Loyalists accused the administration of creating a distraction from important issues. "Massive distraction initiated by the Trump regime to conceal his long sordid past with Epstein," one wrote, labeling it a "sloppy engagement farm."

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The renewed controversy is only days after the US Department of Justice and FBI issued a report on the Epstein probe. In official releases, there is no client list pointing fingers at high-profile names, it was stated. The agencies again maintained that Jeffrey Epstein took his own life in a New York jail cell in 2019 while being held in wait for trial for sex trafficking offenses. Even after repeated denials, conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case persist to dominate social media discussions, with most calling for accountability and greater revelations from federal agencies. For the moment, the "Superman Trump" image is still going strong on the White House social media accounts, eliciting both admiration and anger. As the picture goes viral, netizens say it might further divide opinions among Trump's base, with a few regarding it as a show of bravery, while others view it as a tone-deaf publicity stunt.