Trump Unleashes AI Smears on Biden While Recycling Baseless Autopen Conspiracy

Donald Trump continues to weaponize artificial intelligence for political attacks, posting a grotesque AI-generated caricature of President Joe Biden that depicts him slumped asleep at the Oval Office desk. Surrounding Biden are former President Barack Obama holding a box labeled “autopen” and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while an unidentified figure appears to be snorting cocaine off the Resolute Desk. This image was shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, accompanied by a claim that Biden is responsible for “Tremendous damage” — a vague jab without specifics — and a defiant “WE’RE BACK” declaration.

This stunt is the latest in a series of controversial AI-generated posts from Trump, who previously faced widespread backlash for sharing images of himself as Jesus Christ, and racist depictions of Barack and Michelle Obama as dancing apes. These grotesque digital fabrications are not just tasteless; they serve as a tool to spread misinformation and stoke division.

Alongside the AI imagery, Trump resurrected his long-debunked conspiracy theory that Biden’s executive orders were signed using an autopen device — a mechanical tool that replicates signatures and has been used by multiple administrations, including Trump’s own. Trump’s claim suggests that Biden’s cognitive decline forced his staff to secretly use the autopen to issue orders, effectively allowing others to wield presidential power unlawfully. This theory was the basis for Trump ordering a probe last year by former Attorney General Pam Bondi, despite a complete lack of evidence.

The autopen conspiracy is more than a baseless attack on Biden’s mental fitness; it is an attempt to delegitimize the current administration’s authority and undermine trust in democratic institutions. The White House has repeatedly dismissed these claims as false, noting that autopen use is routine and legal.

Trump’s persistent spread of AI-generated smears and unfounded claims about autopen signatures fits a broader pattern of authoritarian overreach and disinformation. By attacking Biden’s legitimacy and mental capacity without evidence, Trump seeks to erode public confidence in the presidency and fuel partisan chaos.

We cannot let these tactics distract us from the real threats to democracy and governance. Trump’s AI caricatures and autopen conspiracies are not just offensive stunts — they are deliberate attempts to destabilize the political system and must be called out for what they are: lies dressed up in digital smoke and mirrors.