Donald Trump Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Images Depicting Military Service

Critics accuse the former president of 'stolen valor' after he shared AI imagery portraying himself as a decorated general.

Former President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism and accusations of 'stolen valor' after sharing AI-generated images that depict him as a decorated military general. The images, which have circulated widely online, have reignited public discourse regarding the former president's history with the military draft. Trump, who notably received five deferments during the Vietnam War—four for academic reasons and one for bone spurs in his heels—has been accused by political opponents and commentators of attempting to cultivate a military record he never earned. The posts, which include AI-…