Donald Trump Mocked With Jokes, Memes After Superhero Announcement

Donald Trump has been mocked for vowing to make a "major announcement" while comparing himself to a superhero.

In typically boisterous fashion, the former president said he will be making an announcement on Thursday, December 15, without giving any further hints as to what it could be.

In a post on Truth Social, he declared in a video: "AMERICA NEEDS A SUPERHERO!" while sharing footage in which he makes the same remark as he builds up the announcement.

The clip ends with a mock-up image of Trump pulling open his shirt and jacket to display a red costume and a "T" logo underneath, similar to Superman's famous pose, while standing in front of Trump Tower with lasers shooting out of his eyes.

Speculation as to what Trump's major announcement could be has ranged from confirming who his 2024 running mate will be, to announcing he will be challenging for the White House as an independent in the next election.

Elsewhere, a number of social media users have ridiculed the former president for the over-the-top announcement and what it could be, while comparing himself to a comic book hero.

Filmmaker and writer Andy Ostroy tweeted while sharing an image of Trump's superhero image: "Trump looks absolutely bonkers in this laughably delusional post. Worse are the brainwashed fools who belong to this bat***t-crazy cult who see this bloated old fat dude as a superhero..."

Rich Campbell, a writer who describes himself as a former Republican, joked that Trump's big announcement will be "Kari Lake is having my baby!" in reference to the GOP candidate for Arizona governor who the former president endorsed in the midterms.

Author Tomi Ahonen also suggested a number of ridiculous possibilities as to what Trump's announcement could be, which are loosely based around ideas Trump pushed during his time as president.

"He has traded Puerto Rico to Denmark. To receive Greenland," Ahonen tweeted.

"Next sells Alaska to Putin, Move Alaskans to Greenland, Renames it Trumpaska. Swaps Hawaii for Iceland, Renames Iceland Ivankaland.

"Swaps Guam for Thigh Land* [*imaginary] Sends Eric there."

Comparisons to Homelander

A number of people have suggested that Trump is starting to resemble Homelander from the hit Amazon Prime series The Boys.

In the show, Homelander is shown to be loved by the American public as a Superman-esque hero, complete with American flag cape and red white and blue uniform.

However, beneath the public facade, Homelander, played by Antony Starr, is in fact the show's main villain who uses his super powers, including laser eyes, to routinely murder civilians.

In season three, The Boys appeared to directly suggest Homelander is influenced by Trump as the villain embraces his new far-right support, which stems from Homelander having a relationship with a former Nazi turned superhero called Stormfront, in a bid to boost his influence and power.

Eric Kripke, writer for The Boys, even quipped "c'mon. He's making it too easy," while tweeting images of Trump and Homelander both shooting lasers out of their eyes.

"Seems inevitable that Trump is eventually going to post a picture of his head on Homelander's body," Zack Beauchamp, senior correspondent at Vox, tweeted.

John Law, arts and culture writer for the Niagara Falls Review, added: "Trump's idea of a superhero is Homelander from 'The Boys.'"

Twitter user Fred Parass wrote: "When you thought he couldn't get any weirder:
Donald Trump is Homelander IRL."

Trump has been contacted for comment.