HUD Offices Hacked with AI Video of Trump Amid Federal Staff Cuts Rumors
An AI-generated video of Trump sucking Musk's toes appeared on HUD monitors, coinciding with potential layoffs and HUD's productivity reporting push.
HUD TVs hacked to show AI video of Trump kissing Musk’s toes
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HUD TVs Hacked to Play Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet
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Overview
On Monday, an AI-generated video depicting Donald Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes flashed on monitors at HUD headquarters, bearing the phrase 'LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.' Staff unplugged the TVs as the incident circulated on social media. HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett condemned the act as a 'waste of taxpayer dollars' amid concerns over reported plans to cut half of HUD's staff, targeting critical functions. The situation stirs tension as the Trump administration seeks cost reductions and efficiency improvements while facing backlash for its influence over government operations. The responsible party for the incident remains unknown.
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The AI-generated video depicted Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet, captioned 'Long live the real king.'
Staff at HUD unplugged TVs to stop the video from playing, as they couldn't figure out how to turn it off otherwise.
The incident coincides with rumors of significant staff cuts at HUD, part of broader federal workforce reductions pushed by the Trump administration and Elon Musk.
HUD management condemned the incident as a 'waste of taxpayer dollars and resources,' indicating that appropriate action would be taken.
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