Trump Removes Controversial ‘Jesus’ Image

US President Donald Trump has removed a controversial image depicting him as ‘Jesus’ from social media. After religious leaders strongly condemned the image as ‘blasphemy,’ Trump announced the removal of the picture on Monday. This incident has further intensified the growing conflict between Trump and Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope.

On Sunday, Trump posted the AI-generated image on his Truth Social platform. The image showed him dressed in white robes, portrayed as a divine figure. In one hand, he held a glowing orb, while the other hand was depicted healing a sick person. The background featured symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, fighter jets, and the American flag.

In a conversation with reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump claimed that he intended to be seen not as Jesus, but as a “doctor.” He said, “It was meant to show me as a doctor who heals people, and I truly make people better.”

Art historians note that the image closely resembles artworks from Christian religious traditions. Several supporters within the Republican Party also criticized the image. Brillin Hollyhand, a young advisor to the Republican National Committee, called it blatant blasphemy. Trump supporter Riley Gaines said that mocking God is unacceptable and suggested Trump needs a bit more humility.