AI Images of Muscled Mike Rogers and Other Politicians Spark Viral Meme Exchange on X
An altered photo of the Michigan Senate candidate showing exaggerated muscles spread widely on social media this week. The image, posted by a campaign vendor staffer, prompted responses from other candidates and the Rogers campaign.
The IndependentAn AI-generated image of former congressman Mike Rogers depicting him with exaggerated muscles circulated widely on X this week. The image, based on a 2024 photo and marked with a “made with AI” disclaimer, showed Rogers walking at the front of a parade of supporters. Abby Ronson posted the image on X on Tuesday.
7 million views. Ronson works at a campaign vendor for Rogers. ” In 2024, Rogers signed a pledge that would ban trans athletes from competing in sports leagues corresponding with their gender identity.
Former Michigan congressman Justin Amash wrote on X that Rogers “prefers to be called Homelander,” referencing a character in the series The Boys. Rep. ” Rep. ” The Rogers campaign told The Detroit News that its staffers did not make the image.
The Rogers campaign posted its own AI video showing a muscled Rogers entering a pro wrestling ring to flames before ripping open his shirt to reveal an American flag. S. Senate seat left open after Democrat Gary Peters declined to seek reelection.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and McMorrow. The Independent has contacted Ronson for comment.
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