Summary
A Thanksgiving photo shared by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump Jr. caused confusion online. The image appeared altered compared to a similar photo from a 2024 campaign, leading to questions about digital manipulation. The altered picture highlights growing concerns about AI-generated images.
Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a Thanksgiving image on social media featuring himself, President Trump, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump Jr.
- The photo resembled an earlier image from the 2024 campaign showing the same group eating on Trump’s private jet.
- In the new image, a Thanksgiving dinner replaced the fast-food meal present in the original picture.
- Online users suspected the photo was digitally altered, pointing to details like glossy food and repeated patterns.
- Kennedy did not clarify if the image was edited, leading to confusion and questions from the public.
- The Instagram post received over 228,000 likes, and the X post was viewed 10.9 million times.
- The incident raises concerns about the authenticity of images as AI and digital editing tools advance.
- Comments from various individuals highlighted skepticism and humor, with some viewing the image as a light-hearted post.