AI-Generated Image of Trump in Floodwaters Circulates Online

A viral photo showing Donald Trump wading through floodwaters after Hurricane Helene has been confirmed as fake, created using artificial intelligence.

• Former President Donald Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, on September 30 to survey Hurricane Helene's damage.
• The AI-generated image falsely depicting Trump in floodwaters has been widely shared on social media.
• Visual analysis and AI-detection tools confirmed the image's artificial origins, noting distorted features and inconsistencies.
• Trump's actual attire during the visit was a suit, red tie, and a 'Make America Great Again' hat, not the clothes shown in the fake image.
• Credible news outlets and Trump's social media posts did not report or show him wading through floodwaters.

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