'You are a disguised devil': Donald Trump angers music fans after sharing AI image of himself as Elvis Presley
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- Donald Trump angered music fans by sharing AI-generated images, including one depicting him as Elvis Presley.
- The AI images also showed Venezuela as the 51st U.S. state and Trump's face over Greenland.
- Critics accused Trump of egoism and disrespecting Elvis's legacy, with some noting his past controversial comparisons to the singer.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of music enthusiasts worldwide after sharing a series of artificial intelligence-generated images on his social media platform, Truth Social. Among the most controversial posts was an AI depiction of Trump as the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley.
You are a disguised devil.
Over the weekend, Trump posted approximately 40 AI-generated images. These included a map of Venezuela overlaid with the U.S. flag, captioned "51st state," and an image of Trump's face superimposed over Greenland with the message "Hello Greenland!" While Trump is known for his use of AI in online discourse, the Elvis-themed image particularly struck a nerve with music fans.
The AI image showed Trump in an outfit inspired by Presley's iconic sequined jumpsuit from his 1973 "Aloha from Hawaii" concert. This is not the first time Trump has invoked Elvis; earlier this year, he claimed to be a bigger draw than Presley, offering to perform at an event after many other acts had withdrawn.
The only thing Trump and Elvis had in common is their penchant for underage girls.
Trump's past comparisons to Elvis have previously met with backlash. One online user commented that the only thing Trump and Elvis had in common was a "penchant for underage girls," referencing both the Epstein files and Presley's relationship with Priscilla Beaulieu, whom he met when she was 14 and he was 24.
Trump is like Elvis is an insult to everyone who loved Elvis.
The latest AI portrayal of Trump as Elvis elicited strong reactions on social media. Critics called the image an "insult to everyone who loved Elvis" and argued that, unlike Trump, Elvis "served our nation with honor, distinction, and rock and roll." Another user suggested Trump's ego was out of control, stating he not only craved the spotlight but also believed he was at the peak of his career, mirroring Elvis.
Unlike Trump, Elvis actually served our nation with honor, distinction, and rock and roll.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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