President Trump has ramped up the use of AI-generated imagery on Truth Social as his administration confronts mounting questions over the Iran conflict and reports of poor morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Recent posts depict Trump alongside George Washington and famed U.S. generals, a visual strategy critics say is aimed at reinforcing his leadership image and historical stature. The White House cast Truth Social as the president’s unfiltered channel to voters, while media watchdogs argue the posts reflect an effort to craft a real-time legacy through synthetic media. The activity underscores how political communication is evolving in an era of AI, as the president pairs wartime messaging with personal brand-building amid flagging approval ratings.
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