As the government shutdown drags on, Donald Trump shared a hype video produced by the White House that recycling previously posted images depicting him as a larger-than-life hero.

The video refers to Trump as “Daddy” and includes surreal edits showing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a giant sombrero, Trump wearing a crown, flexing with exaggerated muscles while holding a lightsaber, and even dressed as the pope.

Screenshots from Trump’s Hype Video

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The promotional clip comes as federal workers miss paychecks and food assistance programs face cuts, highlighting the contrast between Trump’s self-aggrandizing imagery and the economic strain caused by the shutdown.

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