Donald Trump once again drew attention on social media after sharing on his platform, Truth Social, an edited image showing his face carved into Mount Rushmore alongside former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
The post quickly sparked criticism and jokes among social media users. “If any other president had done this, it would have been a major controversy and talking point. With our current weirdo, it has just become normalized,” one X user said.
“Trump’s nonstop posting of ‘AI slop‘ is what happens when adults don’t monitor their toddlers’ screen time,” another joked. “So ugly. This man’s ego knows no bounds,” a third internet user said.
The post is another example of Trump’s frequent use of images generated or altered by artificial intelligence during his second term. In recent months, he has also shared content depicting him in grand or symbolic situations, some of which generated strong public reaction.
The post also reignited discussions about Trump’s long-standing desire to be associated with the monument. During his first term, he had already shown interest in having his image included on Mount Rushmore, and allies even publicly defended the idea. In 2025, a legislative proposal was introduced in Congress to add his face to the memorial, although it did not move forward.
Mount Rushmore, located in the state of South Dakota, is one of the best-known monuments in the United States and honors four presidents considered fundamental to the country’s history.
🚨 President Trump just posted himself on Mount Rushmore
Cue the meltdowns 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HarPaRLjqB
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 30, 2026
Photo and video: Truth Social / X @EricLDaugh. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
