Donald Trump uses AI-generated imagery to cast himself as a battlefield leader alongside legendary generals.
Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself as a four-star general alongside legendary commanders George S. Patton and Douglas MacArthur. The image portrays Donald Trump as a battlefield leader, though he never served in the armed forces and received five deferments during his college years. In the image, Donald Trump is shown with four stars, while MacArthur was a key five-star general and Patton was a four-star general. The president has frequently expressed his desire for military recognition, even considering awarding himself the Medal of Honor for his bravery during a first-term trip to Iraq. While the administration has led a significant war effort against Iran, Donald Trump has often highlighted his personal bravery during his time as a head of government. This new imagery reflects a Donald Trump effort to rewrite his own mythology using artificial intelligence.