Trump amplifies AI-generated image of George Washington with fabricated quote labeling Democrats as 'terrorists'

Amid low approval ratings and criticism over the Iran war, President Trump amplified an AI-generated image on Truth Social featuring George Washington at a podium with a fabricated quote: 'Democrats are terrorists.' The post was part of a larger series of AI-generated images over several days in late August 2026, depicting Trump alongside Washington. The fabricated quote, attributed to the founding father, was widely condemned as disinformation by media outlets including The Guardian, which noted the spree was interpreted as an attempt to equate Trump with Washington and bolster his legacy. The incident highlights the use of AI-generated disinformation to delegitimize political opponents during wartime.

“Democrats are terrorists.” — Fabricated quote attributed to George Washington in an AI-generated image shared by Trump on Truth Social.