On April 12, 2026, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. The image showed Trump placing a hand on a sick person in a scene filled with religious and patriotic imagery [1][2].
The post was met with widespread criticism, including from conservative Christian and Catholic supporters, who viewed the depiction as blasphemous. The image was subsequently deleted on April 13, 2026, after being online for approximately 12 hours [2][3].
In response to the backlash, Trump defended the image, stating on April 13, 2026, that he believed it portrayed him as a doctor associated with the Red Cross, not as Jesus Christ. He dismissed suggestions to the contrary as “fake news” [3][4].
The controversy surrounding the image followed a social media post in which Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, describing him as “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” [1][2].
What Is Known
The AI-generated image was posted by Trump on April 12, 2026, and depicted him in a Jesus-like manner. It was deleted the following day after receiving significant backlash. Trump clarified that he intended the image to show him as a doctor, not as a religious figure [1][2][3].
What Remains Unclear
Unconfirmed reports from The Guardian suggested the image included a hidden demonic figure behind Trump. However, this claim has not been corroborated by other independent sources [5].
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