Trump shares AI-generated image of shackled alien days after Pentagon releases UFO files

Trump posts AI-generated image of himself beside a shackled alien

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena analyst Mick West said dozens of previously classified UFO files released by the Defense Department on May 8 showed no strong evidence of "any kind of advanced technology and certainly not something like extraterrestrials." In his latest posting spree on social media, President Donald Trump uploaded several images depicting himself blowing up several spacecraft and walking beside a muscular alien in handcuffs. The posts come just a week after the Pentagon released what it described as "never-before-seen" files on unidentified flying objects. Experts who combed through the government documents said the release did not contain any "smoking gun" that showed clear evidence of extraterrestrial visits to Earth. One of the AI-generated images shows Trump, flanked by Secret Service agents and military personnel, standing beside a silver extraterrestrial being wearing shackles on its hands and feet. Others depict the president behind the controls of a spaceship as other ships explode in the background. One post has the words "target destroyed." In his second term in office, Trump has repeatedly discussed unidentified flying objects and aliens, though he is not the only president in recent modern history to do so. At a White House event with the crew of NASA's landmark Artemis II mission, Trump teased the release saying, "I think some of it is going to be very interesting to people." The president added that he had "interviewed people" who told him that "they saw things you wouldn't believe" but did not elaborate. Trump previously described the documents as a "first release" but it's unclear if more documents will be published. Along with the AI-generated image of himself beside an alien, Trump on May 17 posted images of Venezuela and Iran overlaid with the U.S. flag; images of himself behind the controls of a spacecraft; and several AI-generated images disparaging Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The posting spree came after Trump returned from a two-day summit in China. In between the memes and AI-generated images, he posted images of himself standing beside Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump often posts AI-generated images and memes on his Truth Social, some of which have stirred controversy. In April, Trump posted and later deleted an AI‑generated image of himself apparently depicted as Jesus after religious leaders blasted it as sacrilegious. In February, Trump posted an apparent video meme of former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes, which received bipartisan pushback that eventually led to the post's deletion. Contributing: Kate Perez, USA TODAY; Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times

Trump shares partially handcuffed AI alien in shackles in wild posting spree days after Pentagon releases UFO files

Trump AI alien: US President Donald Trump posted surreal AI-generated images on Truth Social. These visuals featured military conflict, space warfare, and extraterrestrial themes. The posts followed the declassification of UFO and UAP files by his administration. Some images depicted Trump with aliens and military scenarios. Other posts targeted Iran and domestic political figures. As tensions surrounding Iran and stalled diplomatic negotiations continued to dominate headlines, US President Donald Trump focused on another out-of-this-world problem. Trump spent hours reposting and sharing surreal AI-generated visuals on Truth Social, many centered around military conflict, outer space warfare, and extraterrestrial themes, on Sunday, May 17. The posting spree came days after the Trump administration released a batch of declassified UFO and UAP files to the public. One of the most discussed images showed the 79-year-old president walking beside an apparent alien figure in restraints, escorted by Secret Service agents and a US Army soldier through what appeared to be a desert military base. The AI-generated image drew attention for visible glitches, with the alien seemingly shackled at the legs while only partially handcuffed. Mountains could be seen in the distance, with military vehicles parked across the background, adding to the militarized sci-fi setting. Trump's wild AI posting spree features partially handcuffed alien. (Image: Truth Social) Another AI-generated image portrayed the president floating in orbit beneath the words "Space Force," surrounded by satellites and seemingly directing missile strikes toward Earth. Several of the posts focused directly on Iran and military conflict in West Asia. One edited map pointed toward Iran, while another depicted a US drone attacking Iranian fast boats alongside the caption: "BYE BYE, Fast boats." Trump's reposts also included domestic political attacks. Among them was an altered graphic describing Venezuela as the "51st US state," alongside another image targeting Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, portraying him as "low IQ" while showing money scattered across his congressional district. The AI-heavy posting spree followed several earlier Trump posts that had already circulated widely online, including digitally altered images referencing the Pope, Jesus, and a Mandalorian-style sci-fi character. The timing of the alien-themed posts drew additional attention because they came shortly after Trump's administration ordered the release of previously classified government files related to UFOs, extraterrestrial life, and unidentified aerial phenomena. In February, Trump directed federal agencies to review and release records connected to UFOs, UAPs, and extraterrestrial life, citing "tremendous interest." On May 8, the Pentagon released its first batch of declassified UAP files, videos, and reports tied to government investigations.