Overview

• Morgan posted a doctored picture showing President Trump wearing bright red kneepads just hours before the Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin
• He deleted the image after users pointed out the mocked-up kneepads, saying he believed it was a live photo
• He replaced the photo with a different image while retaining his original message wishing Trump success in securing a Ukraine ceasefire
• The gaffe drew widespread mockery on X, highlighting the risks of manipulated media for high-profile commentators
• The incident highlighted the irony of Morgan’s recent mockery of Chris Cuomo for falling for a deepfake