President Trump posted 43 AI-generated images on Truth Social over six hours, combining attacks on critics, threatening imagery directed at Iran and deepfakes that place him alongside founding figures and John F. Kennedy. The posts mentioned a possible 2028 run — a reference to a future campaign he is legally eligible to pursue under the 22nd Amendment. The spree included a misleading chart about recess appointments and continues a pattern of controversial AI content from the president.
Trump Floods Truth Social With 43 AI Deepfakes, Teases 2028 Run and Poses With Founding Figures
President Donald Trump's posting spree once again mentioned him running in 2028, despite being explicitly barred from doing so by the constitution.
President Donald Trump posted a torrent of AI-generated images on Truth Social over six hours on Sunday, mixing mockery of critics, threatening imagery aimed at Iran and deepfakes that place him alongside historical U.S. leaders. The posts rekindled debate over the use of synthetic media and again referenced a possible 2028 presidential bid.
What He Posted
Between 11:16 a.m. and 5:16 p.m. ET, Trump shared 43 images—most of which appear to be AI-generated caricatures or deepfakes. The spree opened with an image that superimposed CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins alongside social media personality Dylan Muvaney, echoing a remark Trump made at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Other posts mocked public figures including Bruce Springsteen, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie and Rosie O'Donnell. Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon were depicted as destitute and begging, despite Kimmel and Fallon still hosting their shows.
Aggressive and Symbolic Imagery
Several images showed aggressive military scenarios involving Iran—AI-rendered scenes depicted Kharg Island under attack and Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces, sometimes with Trump himself positioned at the center of the action.
Intermixed with confrontational content were images that framed Trump as a national savior on a par with revered leaders. One poster labeled "America First" portrayed him flanked by figures resembling George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Another deepfake showed a contemporary Trump standing next to John F. Kennedy in front of the White House. The final item in the thread resembled a fake movie poster titled "Trump X Washington," depicting Trump rescuing George Washington.
Political Targeting and Misleading Graphics
Midway through the spree, Trump shared a bar chart titled "Where is John Thune" that compared the number of recess appointments made under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush with zero under Trump. The post omitted that former President Joe Biden also recorded zero recess appointments during his term. Another image showed Trump posed as a doctor pointing to a human spine with the caption: "You see this spine? This is what I want to put back in Republicans."
Context and Controversy
This episode adds to a pattern of controversial AI posts from Trump over the past year. Earlier controversies included an AI image that depicted Trump in a messianic pose (which he deleted after backlash) and a 90-second AI-generated video in which he played a doctor diagnosing "Trump Derangement Syndrome," featuring deepfakes of several celebrities. Critics have raised ethical and factual concerns about the proliferation of manipulated media on political platforms and the potential for misinformation.
Why It Matters: The rapid use of AI to create political imagery blurs lines between satire, propaganda and disinformation. Platforms, policymakers and the public face growing pressure to address how synthetic media is labeled, moderated and regulated.
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