Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, publicly responded to a social media attack launched by President Donald Trump on Saturday.Trump used his Truth Social platform to post an insulting message directed at Khanna, calling him derogatory names and sharing what appeared to be an AI-generated image portraying the congressman with exaggerated and demonic features, including horns and vampire-like fangs while holding cash.

The post quickly drew criticism from political commentators and media figures, who described the image and Trump’s behavior as extreme and inappropriate.Independent journalist Aaron Rupar labeled the image “absolutely demented,” while political commentator Cenk Uygur called it offensive.Instead of directly escalating the conflict, Khanna responded with sarcasm and criticism aimed at Trump’s priorities.In a post on X, Khanna congratulated Donald Trump Jr.on his wedding in the Bahamas and mocked the president for reportedly skipping the family event while still spending time posting inflammatory political content online.The incident also triggered reactions from other commentators on social media.Podcaster Hemant Mehta criticized Trump for missing his son’s wedding while continuing to post what he described as “deranged AI slop.

” The exchange highlights the increasingly personal and confrontational tone dominating political discourse online during the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.

The controversy also reflects growing concerns about the use of AI-generated imagery in political attacks and the broader impact of social media behavior by major political figures.