Donald Trump recently shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social that targets Joe Biden regarding the Keystone pipeline. The visual shows Trump pulling the pipeline from the ground with a tombstone nearby marked Buried by Biden. This post follows a decision by the administration to pause 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports as a potential deal between the two countries takes shape.
Trump suggested this trade agreement could lead to the revival of the Keystone XL Pipeline project. This infrastructure effort was stopped by executive order in 2021 shortly after Biden took office. At the time of the cancellation, environmental concerns were the primary driver for the decision to halt construction. The project has remained a point of debate regarding energy policy and job creation ever since.
Industry groups like the Association of Oil Pipelines criticized the original 2021 decision as a major loss for employment and payroll revenue. Trump now positions the potential restart of the pipeline as a key part of his broader energy and trade agenda. The image serves as a sharp visual message directed at his predecessor while signaling a change in direction for North American energy trade.
The use of AI for political messaging has become a common tactic for the former president. This follows previous AI imagery that depicted him interacting with historical figures like George Washington in the White House. The recent image remains active on Truth Social as negotiations regarding the Canadian trade deal continue to develop.