US President Donald Trump shares AI-altered image of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Washington arrival

On September 24, 2026, US President Donald Trump shared an AI-altered image on Truth Social of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington, D.C. The image removed Trump's pained reaction to a military flyover and changed other details. Digital forensics experts confirmed the image was likely generated with AI, comparing it to authentic photos and livestream footage. The White House did not comment. This incident occurs amid Trump's efforts to restrict media access, which were blocked in court, and highlights the growing use of AI in political manipulation.