Trump deletes controversial social media post depicting himself as Jesus

President Donald Trump deleted an AI-generated image from his Truth Social account after it sparked accusations of blasphemy.

The image featured Trump in a white robe and red sash, resembling Jesus Christ, performing a healing in a hospital.

After 12 hours of intense backlash, including criticism from his own conservative Christian supporters, the post was removed.

The incident occurred during a tense period marked by a feud between Trump and Pope Leo XIV, shortly after the Easter season.

While critics, such as commentator Steve Deace, labeled the post 'blasphemous,' Trump dismissed the controversy during a press conference.

This event marks the second time recently that a controversial post was deleted from Trump's social media, underscoring ongoing debates about the role of AI in politics and the evolving relationship between the administration and religious conservatives.