Trump shares graphic big-cat attack videos on Truth Social, sparking criticism

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump uploaded two graphic videos to his Truth Social platform, both showing large cats attacking people. The first clip appeared to depict a fatal tiger incident that occurred on a Saturday in northern England, where a man entered a wildlife park enclosure; Trump wrote, “Don’t ever mess with nature! President DJT.”

Minutes later, he shared a second video—a music-set compilation of lions mauling humans—without any accompanying text. When asked for comment, the White House referred reporters back to the social-media posts. The uploads generated a wave of criticism on platforms like X, with former federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski questioning whether the account had been hacked or if aide Natalie Harp was sending a message. Journalists and Trump critics such as Aiden McLaughlin, Aaron Parnas, and others described the posts as disturbing, while some Trump allies, including Ryan Fournier, framed them as a clear warning about respecting nature.