Donald Trump Posts Videos of Deadly Tiger Attack and Lions Mauling People

President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared two videos on Truth Social showing big cats mauling people.

The post appeared to show Saturday’s deadly tiger attack in northern England, in which a man entered an enclosure at a wildlife park.

“Don’t ever mess with nature! President DJT,” Trump wrote alongside the video.

Several minutes later, Trump shared another video featuring a compilation of big cats attacking people, set to music. He did not include a caption.

When reached for comment via email, the White House referred Newsweek to the Truth Social posts.

The posts prompted widespread confusion and criticism on social media.

Ron Filipkowski, a former federal prosecutor and outspoken Trump critic, wrote on X: “I have no idea why Trump’s Truth Social account has posted multiple videos of people getting mauled by animals. Either he’s been hacked or [White House aide] Natalie Harp is sending some kind of message.”

Vanity Fair Washington correspondent Aiden McLaughlin wrote: “The president is posting lion snuff films over on Truth Social.”

Aaron Parnas, a lawyer and Trump critic, also reacted, writing: “Trump just posted a video to Truth Social showing lions violently mauling humans. This is bizarre and concerning behavior.”

Not all reactions were critical, however, with some Trump allies interpreting the posts as a straightforward warning about nature's dangers.

Ryan Fournier, Students for Trump founder, said on X, "WOW! President Trump sends a CLEAR MESSAGE after sharing intense nature videos of lions: 'DON'T MESS WITH NATURE!' When you cross boundaries and mess with wild animals, nature wins EVERY time. Respect the wild or pay the price!"

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Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Jason Lemon and Sam Wilson.