RFK Jr.’s Thanksgiving photo sparks Photoshop buzz, but Trump-Musk reunion steals the spotlight

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a Thanksgiving lunch photograph on X this week with a simple caption: "Happy Thanksgiving!" The image showed him seated alongside US President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr., and House Speaker Mike Johnson on a private air jet, creating a picture of an exclusive, high-profile gathering.

Netizens, however, quickly noticed something unusual: the hands in the photo appeared distorted, leading to speculation that the image or even the food on the table may have been digitally altered or AI-generated. The odd details sparked widespread debate online about the authenticity of the photograph. Despite the private jet setting suggesting an intimate and exclusive gathering, the internet’s focus remains on whether the photo is real or digitally manipulated.

Beyond the photo’s digital quirks, the gathering has been seen as a reunion, suggesting that the friendship between Trump and Musk has endured despite past disputes over issues like the Epstein Files and the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk has also been seen alongside Trump at other high-profile moments, including the Oval Office gathering during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, where Trump famously tapped Musk’s stomach, signaling warmth between the two.