‘Celestial Dragon’ Comparisons Follow as White House Faces Backlash From ‘One Piece’ Fans After Donald Trump Shares Pirate Crew Meme

The White House is facing backlash from One Piece fans after sharing an AI-generated image depicting US President Donald Trump and several senior administration officials as members of the Straw Hat Pirates. The November 2, 2026, post featured Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other cabinet members aboard the Going Merry, the iconic ship sailed by Monkey D. Luffy and his crew. Although the post appeared to be an attempt to connect the administration with one of anime’s most recognizable…