As an AI-generated image of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s family members wearing “Walz’s For Trump” T-shirts circulates widely on social media, Malik Obama, the half-brother of former President Barack Obama, has announced his support for Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Malik, a Kenyan-American businessman and former political candidate, tweeted that he is a registered Republican and is voting for Trump.
The image, which surfaced on the platform X (formerly Twitter), has drawn attention for its poorly constructed AI features, with a community note pointing out that everyone in the photo appears to have four fingers. Despite its apparent fabrication, the image has gained traction online.
Malik Obama’s public endorsement of Trump follows this viral incident and has added fuel to the ongoing political discourse. “I am Malik Obama. I’m a registered Republican and I’m voting for President Donald Trump,” he stated on X.
Meanwhile, the Harris-Walz campaign has not yet responded to the AI photo or Malik’s endorsement. This comes after Tim Walz’s brother, Jeff Walz, made headlines last week for his critical social media posts about his sibling’s political positions. In an interview with News Nation, Jeff clarified that while he disagrees with Tim’s policies, he stopped short of endorsing Trump.
Malik’s support for Trump comes at a time when political endorsements and family divisions are making headlines, as figures like Jeff Walz and Malik Obama stir conversations on both sides of the political spectrum.