An internet meme that depicts Donald Trump shooting and stabbing media characters and political opponents was shown at a conference for his supporters, the New York Times has reported.
In the clip, the US president's head is superimposed on a man opening fire inside the "Church of Fake News" at people whose faces have been replaced with the logos of outlets including CNN, the Washington Post and NBC TV.
As the rampage continues, the Trump character fends off worshippers, strikes late Senator John McCain in the back of the neck and torches the head of Senator Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential rival.
He also throws Republican Senator Mitt Romney to the ground and strikes former President Barack Obama in the back and slams him against a wall.
The organiser of last week's "American Priority" event, which was held at Mr Trump's resort in Miami, said the clip was part of a "meme exhibit".
"American Priority rejects all political violence and aims to promote a healthy dialogue about the preservation of free speech," Alex Phillips told the New York Times.
The video was widely condemned and was described as horrifying by the White House Correspondents' Association. 
Tim Murtaugh, a spokesperson for Mr Trump's 2020 election campaign, told the Times that the "video was not produced by the campaign, and we do not condone violence".
United States President Donald Trump speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington over the weekend. Source: AP
Media organizations have come under regular verbal attack from Mr Trump and his supporters. At rallies, the US president repeatedly encourages the crowd to boo and heckle journalists covering the event, calling them "fake news" and "enemy of the people".
‘Church of Fake News’: Donald Trump depicted shooting, stabbing the media in bizarre meme
