AI Video Stunt at HUD: Trump Kisses Musk’s Feet – What’s Going On?
In a jaw-dropping, tech-infused prank, a 19-second AI-generated video of former President Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet was broadcasted in the Cafeteria of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on February 24. The strange spectacle, complete with the bold proclamation “Long live the real king,” played on a loop for five minutes, leaving many federal employees scratching their heads and laughing in disbelief.
This curious display coincided with a major transition period for federal workers, many of whom were just ordered back to the office after Trump’s executive order put an end to remote work policies. The video underlines a surreal narrative that has followed both Trump and Musk, who has been pushing boundaries not just in tech, but in the overall culture around work accountability. If you recall, Trump recently appointed Musk to a position he funnily dubbed the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a title that sounds more like a meme than a federal role. Despite its unofficial status, the DOGE initiative apparently aims at shedding excess federal weight by potentially laying off thousands of workers.
But the whirlwind didn’t stop there; days before the video stunt, Musk was shaking things up on social media, instructing federal staff via a post on X to list five accomplishments or risk losing their jobs. This bold move ruffled more than a few feathers, especially when it resulted in an email from the Office of Personnel Management requiring everyone to submit their weekly achievements—a benign version of Musk’s ultimatum. He later characterized his demand for lists as a simple way to “see who had a pulse and two working neurons,” which is his unique way of saying he’s looking for actual contributors rather than mere seat warmers.
As public reaction mounts, HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett was quick to condemn the incident, labeling it “another waste of taxpayer dollars and resources,” and promising that appropriate action would be taken against those responsible for the hijinks. Amid these online antics and bureaucratic shake-ups, employees are left wondering what’s next in this bizarre saga of two influential figures and their rather convoluted relationship with governmental affairs.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, NBC News, The Hill
