Former President Trump has faced backlash after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on social media. Responding to criticism, he claims that Catholics generally found the image humorous, although many leaders within the Catholic community have condemned it as disrespectful. The image surfaces just days before a papal conclave, intensifying the outrage. Critics accuse Trump of mocking the Catholic faith, while some supporters defend him, suggesting that the outrage is exaggerated. Amid the controversy, Trump joked about his desire to be pope, highlighting his tendency to troll and provoke reactions from various communities.