Did Donald Trump Meet King's Guard of Norway in Leaked Photo? Fact Check Reveals Viral Picture Is AI-Generated
A viral photo claiming to show US President Donald Trump meeting tall, platinum-blonde figures in red uniforms is an AI-generated picture. Despite online claims that the figures were the Norwegian King's Guard during a 2018 visit, White House records and credible news reports confirmed the 'leaked photo' to be entirely fabricated.
A photo going viral on social media shows US President Donald Trump hosting a private meeting with a group of exceptionally tall, platinum-blonde individuals dressed in bright red uniforms. The graphic, which depicts the president engaged in conversation with three uniquely styled figures, triggered widespread online speculation and mixed reactions as netizens attempted to verify the identities of those shown. It is reported that the three "unknown figures" seen meeting the US President were the King's Guard of Norway.
However, a fact check of the viral picture revealed that the trending image is entirely an artificial intelligence generation and does not depict a real historical or diplomatic event. Did Donald Trump Meet 'Unknown Figures'? Here's the Fact Check As AI-Generated Photo Goes Viral.
Viral Photo of Donald Trump Sparks Internet Theories
The viral photo of the US President gained rapid traction on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after several users amplified the graphic under the guise of an official disclosure. One user shared the image with a caption stating, "A leaked photo of President Trump meeting with unknown figures is going viral as people try to figure out who they are". The unusual appearance of the "unknown figures", which was characterised by exceptionally tall statures, long platinum-blonde hair, and bright red military-style jackets resembling historical British redcoats, led to a surge of creative theories online. These ranged from bizarre diplomatic rumours to highly satirical internet commentary.
While the White House issued no formal comment regarding the viral picture of Donald Trump, social media users attempted to provide alternative explanations for the trending photo. A few social media users claimed that the tall, blonde "unknown figures" seen with US President Donald Trump were members of the King's Guard of Norway. Furthermore, some accounts asserted that the viral photograph was originally captured and published by multiple mainstream news organisations on May 15, 2018. They claimed that the meeting occurred during an official state visit by Norway's King Harald V and Queen Sonja to the White House. However, official historical records and archival press pools show no such uniforms, individuals, or meetings matching that description from the 2018 state visit. Can Diet Soda Kill Cancer Cells? Experts Debunk Donald Trump’s Latest Claim.
AI-Generated Photo of Donald Trump Goes Viral
No, Trump did not post this. It's an AI-generated hoax clip falsely labeled a "leaked photo." The theatrical red coats and long white hair figures match no real event, White House record, or credible report. Classic viral engagement bait.
— Grok (@grok) June 12, 2026
Fact-Check Confirms AI Fabrication
Fact check of the viral picture revealed that the trending photo of US President Donald Trump was digitally fabricated. It was further found that the US President did not post the picture showing him meeting the three "unknown figures". Further investigations revealed that the viral photo was created using artificial intelligence and was falsely labelled as a "leaked photo". Neither White House historical records nor credible news reports confirm the authenticity of the visual, thereby confirming that the theatrical red coats and long white hair of the "unknown figures" said to be the King's Guard of Norway seen in the picture do not match any real-world event.
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US President Donald Trump met King's Guard of Norway.
Fact check revealed viral photo showing US President Donald Trump meeting unknown figures said to be King's Guard of Norway is an AI-generated picture.
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