President Trump Shares AI-Generated Images of Cabinet in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Trump shared a series of AI-generated images on Truth Social late Friday, including one showing him and several Cabinet members shirtless in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. m. local time, depicted Trump, 79, smiling and giving a thumbs-up while on a golden inflatable lounger.

Vice President JD Vance, 41, appeared beside him, also giving a thumbs-up, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 54, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, 69. An unidentified woman, possibly AI-generated, was shown floating nearby in sunglasses and a blue-and-white gingham bikini.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is undergoing a $1.5 million beautification project ordered by Trump and overseen by Burgum. The initiative aims to repair leaks in the pool's granite foundation with a new "American flag blue" coating to seal and restore the structure.

Trump posted additional images of the pool, including one suggesting poor condition during Barack Obama's presidency and two renderings of the expected completed renovation. The project is part of preparations for the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.

" — President Trump, Truth Social post (The Independent) Trump stated the work was supposed to be done by the previous administration but was neglected.

the Reflecting Pool site was vandalized with graffiti reading "86 47" spray-painted on it. The number "86" is interpreted by some as a coded threat, commonly meaning to remove an item in the service industry. A spokesperson for the U.S. Park Police said the site was secured and covered for cleanup, with an investigation ongoing.

The incident follows the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, linked to a social media post from last year showing seashells arranged as "8647," which authorities viewed as a threatening message toward Trump. The Independent contacted the White House for comment on the posts but received no response as of publication.