Trump’s AI Fantasy: President Places Self Above Washington, Brands Obama ‘Pure Evil’ in Bizarre Ranking

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has done it again. On September 6, 2026, the president took to social media to share a surreal, AI-generated "Presidential Tier Chart" that places himself at the very top — in the "Greatest" category — while relegating former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden to the "Failure" zone .

The image, which Trump posted to his Truth Social account, shows Trump standing alone in the highest tier. Below him, in the "Great" category, are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ronald Reagan and Dwight Eisenhower are placed in the "Close to Great" tier . Obama, Biden, and other modern presidents are lumped together in the lowest "Failure" category .

'Pure EVIL' or Just Another Trolling Session?

The graphic's caption — "Pure EVIL — Obama Does the Unthinkable — Leaves Millions Speechless" — appears to be a dramatic framing of Trump's latest attack on his predecessor. But the actual content of the post is even more audacious: Trump is essentially ranking himself as superior to the nation's founding fathers .

According to reports, the image shows Obama standing before a mirror, asking: "Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the greatest president of them all?" The reflection shows Trump's face .

In a separate post, Trump expanded his ranking system, placing himself in the "Most Greatest" category above Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt . The posts have drawn a mix of outrage, mockery, and bewilderment.

Obama's 'Unthinkable' Act? A Campaign of Criticism

While Trump's ranking is the headline, the "pure evil" framing appears to reference broader conservative criticism of Obama's legacy. An analysis circulating online argues that Obama's policies — particularly the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and his administration's approach to race and education — hollowed out American institutions, paving the way for Trump's rise .

That analysis claims Obama "pulled the rebar out of the foundation" of America, focusing on three areas: education, social cohesion, and the economy .

However, the "unthinkable" act in the graphic's caption appears to be pure hyperbole. No specific new scandal or policy is attached to the image — just Trump's typical broadside against his political rival.

The Internet Reacts: 'This Is Not a Serious Person'

The posts have been met with widespread ridicule. One commentator noted: "It's not a joke. This is the President of the United States ranking himself above George Washington and Abraham Lincoln using an AI image. This is not a serious person" .

Others pointed out the irony: "Trump can't even win a popularity contest — he lost the popular vote in 2016 and 2024 — yet he ranks himself above the man who held the country together during the Civil War and the man who literally founded the nation" .

A Pattern of AI-Generated Fantasies

Trump's self-ranking is part of a broader pattern of using AI-generated images to troll his political opponents and promote his own image. In recent weeks, Trump has posted images showing himself as an Intergalactic Jedi, fighting Iran, and even rewriting the map of North America .

The president has also posted images of himself with George Washington, riding horses together — with Washington as the clear sidekick .

The Bottom Line

Whether Trump's latest post is a serious attempt to rewrite presidential history or simply another round of trolling, one thing is clear: the president's use of AI to mock his predecessors is a first in American politics. And for his critics, it's a sign that the office of the presidency has entered uncharted territory.

As one observer put it: "When reality is more absurd than fiction, the only thing we can do is grab some popcorn and watch the show" .