Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash
Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.
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Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.
President Trump's Truth Social post of an AI-generated image depicting him in the likeness of Jesus Christ sparked intense backlash, even from some of his most vocal supporters. The post was deleted from the president's Truth Social account late Monday morning.
President Trump's posting of an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus drew rare criticism from the religious right, prompting calls for him to take down the post and allegations of blasphemy.
President Trump's posting of an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus drew rare criticism from the religious right, prompting calls for him to take down the post and allegations of blasphemy.
President Trump deleted an AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus Christ after facing criticism. The post was deleted from the president's Truth Social account late Monday morning.
President Trump deleted a post on Truth Social featuring an AI-generated image of himself depicted as a Jesus Christ-like figure after facing backlash from religious conservatives. The post was deleted from the president's Truth Social account late Monday morning.
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