In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has found himself at the center of a controversy involving artificial intelligence-generated images of pop icon Taylor Swift.
These images, which appear to show Swift endorsing Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, have sparked a lot of buzz online. But when asked about them during an interview with Fox News, Trump denied any direct involvement.
“I don’t know anything about them other than somebody else generated them. I didn’t generate them,” Trump said, making it clear that he had no knowledge of the images’ origins, though he did not specify who created them.
What Does Trump Think About AI’s Role in This Controversy?
Trump also touched on the broader issue of AI, sharing his concerns based on his personal experiences with AI impersonations. “It’s happening with me too,” he explained.
“They’re having me speak—I speak perfectly, absolutely perfectly—on AI, and I’m endorsing other products and things.”
His comments highlight the potential dangers and unpredictability of AI, especially in politics.
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung claimed, “Swifties for Trump is a massive movement that grows bigger every single day,” while also taking a swipe at Vice President Kamala Harris.
However, given Swift’s well-known political stances, this claim is highly questionable and likely part of the satirical content surrounding this incident.
Has This Happened Before with Trump and AI?
This isn’t the first time AI-generated images of Trump have caused a stir. In the past, fake photos showing Trump being taken into custody, attending a cookout with Black supporters, and leading a crowd down a street lined with American flags have circulated on social media, further blurring the line between reality and AI-generated fiction.
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What Are Taylor Swift’s Actual Political Views?
For those who know Taylor Swift, it’s clear that she hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the 2024 presidential election. In fact, Swift has been vocal about her political beliefs, particularly in her 2020 Netflix documentary Miss Americana.
She openly criticized Trump and urged her fans to vote based on candidates’ commitment to human rights. Swift’s political views have been consistent, and these AI-generated images suggesting otherwise are far from the truth.