Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo - Reuters
Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo Reuters
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"It’s supposed to be me as a doctor making people better, and I do make people better."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Found that explanation highly suspicious given that the image depicts another figure in scrubs."
— Brendan McMahon , Academic
"This is gross blasphemy. Faith is not a prop."
— Brilyn Hollyhand , Activist
"Does he actually think this? Either way, two things are true. 1) a little humility would serve him well 2) God shall not be mocked."
— Riley Gaines , Activist
"Why? Seriously, I cannot understand why he’d post this. Is he looking for a response?"
— Riley Gaines , Activist
"I assume someone has already told him, but it behooves the President both spiritually and politically to delete the picture, no matter the intent."
— Michael Knowles , Other
"I don't think he's doing a very good job. He likes crime, I guess... I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person, and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Art history professor at the University of Michigan.
Former co-chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council.
Director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Michael Knowles is a MAGA podcaster with a significant following.
Pope Leo is the head of the Catholic Church and has recently criticized divisive global leadership.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Riley Gaines is a prominent conservative activist.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxOLXEwT3h0ZmplclBtNFpJZ200YXYydnhyb040LWNGamVhNW9uUlgxbGI3dFBHdzJ3RG0zRGgyeU5QQ0hYdzVGZVgtSThBUi1fNDJlVWQ2eW00MjhodDZwaUE1cFFfWDJ1cDVBd2ZWRW1FOHlsQjlwUFkwZVFzWUR0WDdRY2JoZVJPamxDUW9uYnUtVF8xcXBqZ2VnUHFpT3lxVHRDTThYTHk4QmlJbVF5bnBvRlNmM1gzUmhkR0tn?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure on Truth Social, sparking widespread criticism, including from religious conservatives who typically support him. The post was deleted the following day.
President Donald Trump deleted an AI-generated image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ after backlash from his Catholic supporters and even some MAGA loyalists. He later claimed he believed the image portrayed him as a Red Cross doctor, not Jesus.
US President Donald Trump was recently accused of blasphemy after taking to Truth Social and sharing an AI-generated photo of himself as Jesus Christ. The photo also featured falcons, military aircraft, the Statue of Liberty, and the American flag.
The US president has been targeting Pope Leo after he criticised the war in Iran, saying God rejected the prayers of leaders who start wars and have their 'hands full of blood'.
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