Inside Donald Trump’s AI ‘slopaganda’ machine - AFR

In May 2024, an AI-generated image targeting a public figure appeared on social media. The image, posted to Donald Trump's Truth Social account, depicted Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

What happened

On May 9, 2024, an image of JB Pritzker was posted to Truth Social. The caricature showed the governor surrounded by fast food with the caption: “JB is too busy to keep Chicago safe!” The post followed another AI-generated image, posted nine seconds earlier, showing Donald Trump on a boat looking at burning warships.