A viral image circulating across social media platforms appears to show U.S. President Donald Trump standing outdoors with three unusually tall, pale-haired figures dressed in ornate red uniforms. Posts accompanying the image claim that Trump originally posted the photograph himself and later deleted it, prompting speculation that the image captured a secret meeting involving “mystery figures,” “aliens,” or even members of Norway’s King’s Guard.
The image has attracted widespread attention because of its unusual appearance and the absence of any obvious explanation for the figures depicted. However, our review found no evidence that Trump ever posted or deleted the image, and the photograph is AI-generated rather than authentic.
Social Media Posts
The viral image shows Trump standing in what appears to be the White House grounds while speaking with three tall individuals wearing bright red ceremonial-style uniforms and long platinum-blonde hair. While some users claim that Trump or the White House posted this and then deleted it.
Fact Check
No Evidence Trump Ever Posted the Image
A key part of the viral claim is that Trump allegedly posted the image and later deleted it. However, we found no evidence supporting this assertion.
None of the viral posts provide a verifiable screenshot showing the image on Trump’s official Truth Social account, nor do they provide an archived version of the alleged post. Likewise, no reputable media outlet reported that Trump posted and subsequently removed the image. We also found no record of the image appearing on official White House channels, presidential communications, or verified Trump social media accounts.
The Image Has Been Identified as AI-Generated
Furthermore, we examined the image using OpenAI’s image verification tool. The tool identified the image as “Generated with OpenAI tools” and detected a SynthID watermark originating from OpenAI. According to OpenAI, SynthID is a provenance signal embedded in AI-generated content to help identify material created using its systems. This provides strong evidence that the image was generated using OpenAI tools rather than being an authentic photograph.
Similarly, reporting by The Economic Times stated that viral claims suggesting Trump had met mysterious human-like aliens at the White House were based on AI-generated images rather than genuine photographs.
No White House or News Record of Such a Meeting
Official White House schedules, press releases, and pool reports contain no record of a meeting between the president and the individuals depicted in the image.
A search of official government databases and independent news archives yielded no documentation, photographs, or media coverage of such an event.
The absence of corroborating evidence means there is no basis for concluding that the meeting depicted in the image actually occurred.
Part of a Broader Pattern of AI Trump Images
The viral photograph emerged amid a broader wave of AI-generated political imagery involving Trump.
Reuters, BBC, and other reputable outlets have debunked fabricated images portraying Trump in fictional scenarios, including fake arrest photographs, manipulated mugshots, fabricated rescue scenes, and other synthetic political imagery.
The Wall Street Journal also documented the increasing use of AI-generated political images online, noting that fabricated content can spread rapidly before verification occurs.
While Trump has on occasion shared AI-generated images on social media, including several widely reported examples in 2026, that does not provide evidence that he posted this particular image. The claim that he uploaded and later deleted the photograph remains unsupported.
Conclusion
The claim that Donald Trump posted and later deleted a photograph showing himself with mysterious pale-haired figures in red uniforms is false.
There is no verified evidence that Trump ever shared the image, and no archived copy of the alleged post has been produced. Independent reporting and verification findings indicate that the image is AI-generated rather than an authentic White House photograph.
