Trump posts fake images of “Swifties for Trump”

Former President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his latest social media activities. Trump took to his Truth Social account to share AI-generated images of women wearing “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts. The images included a satirical post alleging that Taylor Swift fans were turning to Trump after security concerns led to the cancellation of her Vienna concerts. Trump captioned the post with a simple “I accept!”

The post featured multiple AI-generated images of women sporting “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts, alongside a fabricated picture of Taylor Swift with the message, “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.” This move by Trump comes despite Swift’s lack of endorsement for any presidential candidate in the current election. In the 2020 race, Swift did publicly support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. She has previously criticized Trump for his remarks during the Black Lives Matter protests following George Floyd’s murder in 2020.

One of the images shared by Trump included a satire label, indicating that it was meant in jest. The creator of this particular post clarified that it was clearly marked as satire and expressed belief that the Republican candidate understood the joke.

Additionally, Trump’s post featured two genuine photos of a supporter named Jenna Piwowarczyk donning a “Swifties for Trump” t-shirt. These pictures were taken at a Trump rally in Racine, Wisconsin, on June 18 and initially posted by Wisconsin Right Now. Piwowarczyk herself uploaded a video expressing her pleasure at her image being shared widely, especially among young female voters who identify as Swifties. She emphasized the importance of these voters not feeling conflicted between their admiration for Taylor Swift and their conservative beliefs at the polls in November.

Not stopping there, Trump recently made false claims about Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, suggesting that they lied about the attendance at her rally in Detroit on August 7. Trump alleged that a photo of the crowd was digitally altered using AI technology and even went as far as to claim that the crowd did not exist. Contrary to his assertions, actual images and videos from the event confirm the authenticity of the crowd, with the photo in question being a legitimate depiction of the rally.

Trump’s social media antics continue to stir controversy and draw attention as he navigates the ever-evolving political landscape. Stay tuned for more updates as the drama unfolds.