Trump shares AI-generated deepfakes falsely showing Taylor Swift endorsing him
Trump posted AI-generated images on Truth Social falsely depicting Taylor Swift endorsing his campaign. One deepfake showed Swift in red, white and blue with text reading "Taylor Swift Wants You To Vote For Donald Trump." Trump captioned it "I accept!" He also shared images of women in "Swifties for Trump" shirts identified as AI-generated. Swift fan groups and digital watchdogs confirmed the images were deepfakes. Swift had previously supported Democratic candidates and criticized Trump. She would later officially endorse Harris after the September debate.
“I accept!” — Truth Social post with AI-generated Swift endorsement image, August 18, 2024 Quote verified against source
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AI commentaryJust days after accusing Harris of using AI to fake crowd photos, Trump himself shared blatant AI-generated deepfakes to fabricate a celebrity endorsement. The hypocrisy is documented: Trump called for Harris's disqualification for alleged AI use while simultaneously deploying AI disinformation himself. Legal experts noted Swift could have grounds for a lawsuit over unauthorized use of her likeness. Swift would later endorse Harris on September 10, specifically citing concerns about AI-generated images being used to spread misinformation.