Trump's AI-Generated Jesus Image Sparks Backlash from Catholic Supporters

On Orthodox Easter, Donald Trump shared an AI-created image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ on Truth Social, shortly after he criticized Pope Leo XIV. The artwork features Trump in traditional robes, bestowing a blessing on a patient, accompanied by a veteran and medical personnel, with American symbols in the backdrop. Trump condemned the pope for his stance on the Iran war and immigration, asserting, "If I wasn't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican." Following backlash from supporters, including Bishop Robert Barron and conservative commentator Michael Knowles, who labeled it "offensive and blasphemous," the image was removed. Trump later stated that the AI portrayed him as a doctor, continuing his previous meme as the pope and indicating ongoing tensions with Catholic supporters.