Political Figure Faces Mockery Over Altered Holiday Image
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has found himself at the centre of social media ridicule after sharing a poorly photoshopped Thanksgiving image on his X account. The controversial post, shared on Friday 28 November 2025, featured Kennedy sitting alongside Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk, and Mike Johnson around a traditional holiday feast aboard an aircraft.
The Original Image Versus the Edited Version
Social media users were quick to identify the digital manipulation, comparing Kennedy's version to the original photograph taken a year earlier on Trump Force One. The authentic image, previously shared by Donald Trump Jr., showed the group gathered around fast food containers rather than the Thanksgiving spread Kennedy presented. Notably, the original captured Kennedy holding a McDonald's burger shortly after Trump's election victory.
Public Reaction and Political Implications
The altered image drew immediate criticism across social media platforms, with many users questioning the ethics of using artificial intelligence and digital editing in political campaigning. Some commentators went as far as calling for a ban on such practices. This incident highlights a significant contradiction given Kennedy's established reputation as a public health advocate who has previously described the food favoured by Trump as "poison".
The timing of this photoshop fail adds another layer to ongoing debates about authenticity in political communication and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping public perception during election cycles.
