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Donald Trump Shares AI-Generated Image Falsely Portraying Robert De Niro as MAGA Supporter

September 5, 2026
oecd:2026-09-05-9cbfView source ↗

What happened

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting Robert De Niro, a known critic, as a Trump supporter. The fabricated image, created using AI tools, falsely suggests De Niro endorsed Trump, spreading misinformation and potentially harming De Niro's reputation and public discourse.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Donald Trump Shares AI-Generated Image Falsely Portraying Robert De Niro as MAGA Supporter
2026-09-05