Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Trump Removes Image Depicting Him as Jesus-Like Figure on Truth Social
As pressure mounted, US President Donald Trump took down an AI-generated image that portrayed him in a manner reminiscent of Jesus healing the sick. The visual, which showed Trump in a white robe with a radiant hand over a man lying in a hospital bed, drew sharp reactions from across the political divide, even from among his staunchest backers. The post emerged shortly after Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, a leader who has openly opposed US and Israeli actions in Iran.
Image Details and Trump’s Explanation
The now-removed image featured symbolic elements such as the Statue of Liberty, a large American flag, fighter jets, and an eagle, alongside a nurse, a woman in prayer, and what seemed to be a soldier. Trump described the scene to reporters, claiming it represented him as a physician alongside a Red Cross worker. “It’s supposed to be as a doctor making people better,” he stated. “And I do make people a lot better.”
“This should be deleted immediately,” said Sean Feucht, a Christian activist. “There’s no context where this is acceptable.”
“God shall not be mocked,” added Riley Gaines, a well-known conservative figure.
“This goes too far. It crosses the line,” wrote David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network. “A supporter can back the mission and reject this.”
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, had previously condemned the Iran conflict, calling it “absurd and inhuman violence.” In response to the image, he asserted, “I have no fear of the Trump administration or speaking out loudly on the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do.”
Trump stood by his stance, refusing to apologize during a White House press briefing. “Pope Leo said things that are wrong,” he argued. “He was very much against what I’m doing with regard to Iran, and you cannot have a nuclear Iran. Pope Leo would not be happy with the end result.”
History of Controversial Posts on Truth Social
This incident follows earlier scrutiny of Trump’s platform. In February, a clip portraying Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was posted to his account and later removed. The White House initially defended the video as an “internet meme,” urging critics to “stop the fake outrage.” However, after mounting opposition from Republican senators, the post was deleted, and a White House official admitted a staff member had “erroneously” uploaded it.
