'Sleepy Joe' asleep at his desk with Obama nearby is Trump's latest AI attack on the Democrats
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Thursday, May 7, shared an AI-generated image targeting former President Joe Biden and senior Democrats, renewing criticism of Biden’s administration and reviving allegations over the use of an autopen for official presidential actions.
The post, published on Truth Social, depicted Biden asleep at the Resolute Desk while former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared nearby.
Trump described the image as a “highly accurate depiction” of the Biden administration, continuing a pattern of sharp political attacks on his predecessor.
The AI-generated image is the latest in a series of politically charged visuals Trump has shared online, often aimed at political rivals and former officials.
Trump revives criticism over Biden-era autopen use
Trump captioned the AI-generated image, “A highly accurate depiction of the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration. Tremendous damage done but, WE’RE BACK!!!”
The image featured Obama holding a box labeled “AUTOPEN,” while another figure appeared to sign documents at Biden’s desk, reinforcing Trump’s repeated claims that Biden’s aides relied on the device for executive actions.
Trump has argued that the use of autopen during Biden’s presidency raises questions about the legitimacy of certain official decisions, particularly toward the end of Biden’s term.
Biden has denied allegations that the device was improperly used to authorize presidential actions, including end-of-term pardons.
The autopen itself has been used by multiple administrations over several decades, including previous Republican and Democratic presidencies, as part of routine White House operations.
Trump has previously directed the Justice Department to review executive actions from the Biden administration, focusing in part on the use of autopen technology. No criminal charges or formal findings have emerged from those reviews.
AI-generated content remains central to Trump's messaging
Thursday’s post is part of Trump’s broader use of AI-generated content on social media to frame political messaging and attack opponents.
In recent months, Trump has shared multiple AI-created images and videos involving political rivals, including Biden and Obama, often paired with claims about their leadership or policy decisions.
Trump has also accused Obama and Clinton of political misconduct in past statements, allegations both have denied.
Obama has previously dismissed Trump’s claims as “outrageous,” while Clinton has repeatedly rejected accusations related to her time in public office.
The latest post comes as Trump intensifies his campaign messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms, frequently using Truth Social to amplify attacks on Democratic leaders and revisit long-running political disputes.
