A beleaguered U.S. president, facing declining public support and an unresolved conflict with Iran, has turned to a striking visual strategy to bolster his image. In recent weeks, he has shared AI-generated photos depicting himself standing beside iconic American leaders, blending modern political messaging with historical symbolism. The move echoes past tactics by former President Trump, who often leveraged carefully crafted imagery to shape public perception. Critics may question the authenticity of the approach, but the president’s reliance on such visuals underscores the enduring influence of optics in politics.
As the US president struggles to end his Iran war, and approval ratings hit new lows, he leans on a familiar gambitDonald Trump knows the power of an image – of himself, with everyone from Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un to Kim Kardashian. How about George Washington?As the US president struggles to end his war with Iran, and with his approval ratings hitting the lowest levels of his second term, he has in recent weeks posted a series of AI-generated images of himself alongside key historical American figures. Continue reading...
