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News in English (USA) / 15.04.2026 / 05:00

Trump Faces Backlash Over AI Image Depicting Him as Jesus Amid Tensions with the Pope

Former President Trump has stirred controversy after posting an AI-generated image that depicts him as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump insists was meant to portray him as a doctor, has drawn significant backlash from various quarters, including criticisms from American Catholics and comments from public figures such as JD Vance and Kacey Musgraves. Vance has urged the Pope to be cautious in his theological remarks, while also attempting to defend Trump amidst the outrage. Celebrities and political commentators have weighed in, with reactions ranging from mockery to serious concern regarding the implications of such imagery. Despite the uproar, Trump has deleted the post but refuses to issue an apology, maintaining the narrative that the image was misinterpreted.
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