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US President Donald Trump has drawn fresh attention after sharing an AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform, portraying himself as a god-like figure resembling Atlas, carrying the globe on his shoulders.
The image shows Trump draped in an American flag while lifting the Earth above his head, styled in a mythological, larger-than-life depiction. The post was shared without any caption, leaving its intent open to interpretation.
The post came shortly after US military action targeting drone storage facilities in Iran, following an incident involving a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Mirror US.
While no direct connection has been confirmed between the military developments and the social media post, the overlap has added to the discussion around Trump’s recent online activity.
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The president has been highly active on Truth Social in recent days, posting a mix of political commentary, personal remarks, and AI-generated content.
The report stated that following the G7 conference and discussions surrounding US-Iran relations, Trump continued posting for several hours, including while travelling back to the United States.
His posts ranged from claims about industrial policy and chip production to comments on political rivals and White House-related updates.
This is not the first time Trump’s social media activity has attracted attention. He has previously shared AI-generated or digitally altered content that has sparked debate online.
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In a separate instance, Trump reshared a post comparing him to historical figures such as Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Hitler, and Alexander the Great, along with claims about his global influence. Responding to the post, he reportedly wrote: “Presidential Historian Dave King — Sounds good to me!”
As of now, there has been no official statement from the White House or Trump’s team explaining the intent behind the Atlas-themed AI image.
Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.
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