Trump shares fake images of Taylor Swift; AI suggests the singer supports him

EE.— Donald Trumpformer president of the United States, (2018-2021) has generated the indignation of many after sharing several images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) suggesting that Taylor Swift and her fans, known as ‘Swifties’, support his candidacy to the White House.

These are the fake images of Taylor Swift that Trump spread

In a post on the social network Truth, Donald Trump published this past August 18th at night several photographs of fans of the American singer wearing T-shirts with the slogan ‘Swifties for Trump’ (‘Swifties con Trump’).

Donald Trump is taking a dangerous step in politics: sharing *fake* images generated by artificial intelligence to simulate that famous people support him. In this case, the singer Taylor Swift and her followers. He has shared these images through his social network Truth Social. pic.twitter.com/Xt4Fsg2p0e

— Bricio Segovia (@briciosegovia) August 19, 2024

On the Internet and social networks like X (formerly Twitter) one of the images that has gone viral corresponds to a screenshot of a satirical portal that claims that the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts In Vienna, it was due to a foiled terrorist attack plan, which led the singer’s fans to vote for the tycoon in the elections on November 5.

However, Trump also took it upon himself to spread a fake image which shows the singer dressed as Uncle Sam along with the message: “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump” (“Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump“).

‘I do!’ was the phrase with which the New York magnate accompanied the image that has angered several fans of the interpreter of songs such as “Shake It Off”, “Karma” or “Bad Blood”.

It is worth noting that, this publication made Truth (social network) has already accumulated more than 9,000 likes.

Why did Donald Trump use AI-made images to suggest Taylor Swift supports him?

Taylor Swift is one of the American stars who has great influence among young people in North American society, and although currently has not publicly endorsed any candidate In view of the upcoming elections, he previously expressed his support for the current president, the Democrat Joe Biden when he was in the race to reach the White House.

However, on August 7th there was speculation about his I support Kamala Harris Following the publication of a photograph on her Instagram account. And although there was talk of a silhouette similar to that of the vice president, it was later clarified that it is one of the dancers on her tour.

This is not Photoshop, nor a montage.

This photo is from Taylor Swift’s official Instagram account where you can see the shadow of a woman who is not her.

Yes, it’s Kamala Harris. Yes, it’s Taylor Swift campaigning for her. pic.twitter.com/1lYdDJnc1f

— Jose Miguel (@jpgechele) August 18, 2024

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