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How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
TL;DR
Donald Trump faces backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. This post followed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV, leading to mixed reactions from his supporters.
Key points
- Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure
- The image depicted him healing a sick man in a hospital bed
- The post followed Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV
- Trump claimed he thought the image showed him as a doctor
- Backlash includes mixed reactions from his supporters
How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash after posting an image on Truth Social depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure.
The AI-generated image, which has now been deleted, showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed. The image post came hours after the president posted a lengthy message criticising Pope Leo XIV.
The president has since said he thought the image was depicting him as a doctor.
BBC’s Sarah Smith explains the president's row with the pope and how some of his most ardent supporters are reacting.
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Q&A
What was the AI-generated image Trump posted on Truth Social?
Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure healing a sick man, which has since been deleted.
What did Trump say about his image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure?
Trump claimed he believed the image was portraying him as a doctor rather than a religious figure.
What criticism did Trump direct at Pope Leo XIV?
Trump posted a lengthy message criticizing Pope Leo XIV just hours before sharing the controversial image.
How are Trump's supporters reacting to his feud with the Pope?
The reactions from Trump's supporters have been mixed, with some expressing support and others showing concern over the backlash.
