Former US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting a golden eagle seemingly perched on the White House balcony, framing it as a “Golden Gift” for the nation’s 250th anniversary. The White House subsequently reposted the image, prompting public discussion regarding its origin and veracity. Investigations confirmed the image was created using artificial intelligence. Details within the image, including architectural inconsistencies and an inaccurate number of stars on a shield, raised questions about its authenticity prior to confirmation. This incident occurs after Trump previously revealed a proposed design for a commemorative US passport. The sharing of the AI image has fueled debate about the use of such technology and the presentation of information by public figures.