Trump Claims Taylor Swift Photos He Shared Were ‘Made Up’ by Others

Donald Trump recently found himself in hot water over the sharing of questionable images that featured pop superstar Taylor Swift and her fans, which were intended to promote a pro-Trump narrative.

During an interview with Fox Business, Trump was questioned about the potential repercussions of his posts, particularly whether he feared that Swift might take legal action concerning a stylized image of her depicted as an Uncle Sam figure alongside the caption, “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.”

Responding to the query, Trump stated, “I don’t know anything about them other than somebody else generated them. I didn’t generate them.” His remarks suggested a lack of awareness regarding the origin of the visuals.

He further explained, “all made up by other people,” while expressing his concerns about artificial intelligence. “AI is always very dangerous in that way,” he added. This sentiment came amid scrutiny over the authenticity of the images he shared on his Truth Social account.

Among the visuals Trump reposted were pictures depicting a group of women clad in “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts. Many observers noted clear indicators of AI generation in these images. Interestingly, one set of images Trump used was marked as “satire,” though it also featured a legitimate Trump supporter named Jenna Piwowarczyk.

Social media reaction was swift, with numerous users urging Swift to take legal action against Trump for the dissemination of the contentious images. However, representatives for Trump did not immediately respond to inquiries from Business Insider outside of regular business hours.

Historically, Swift has shown political involvement; she notably backed the Biden-Harris campaign in 2020. As of now, she has not thrown her support behind any major presidential candidates for the upcoming elections. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, Swift accused Trump of “stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism.”

Given Swift’s substantial fan base in the U.S., which rivals the voter counts seen in presidential elections, an endorsement from her could significantly influence either campaign. Trump’s team is presumably aware of this potential impact.

In his discussion with Fox Business, Trump also reflected on the broader implications of AI, highlighting growing concerns. Despite his reservations, he has previously shared other AI-generated memes involving prominent figures such as Elon Musk and Kamala Harris.

Trump articulated his worries, stating, “We’re seeing it all the time. It’s happening with me, too. They’re making, they’re having me speak — I speak perfectly, I mean absolutely perfectly on AI and I’m, like, endorsing other products and things. It’s a little bit dangerous out there.”

The shifting landscape of political communications is increasingly influenced by technology, raising questions about authenticity and intention in messaging. As the elections approach, it remains to be seen how these dynamics will affect the ongoing campaigns.

Source: Business Insider