US President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism after posting, and later deleting, an AI-generated image of himself portrayed as a Jesus-like figure on his Truth Social platform. The post, shared on April 13, 2026, came amid escalating tensions with Pope Leo XIV, whom Trump had criticised in separate messages. Religious leaders, international figures, and conservative commentators condemned the image as offensive or blasphemous, while some politicians described Trump’s behaviour as inappropriate. Trump defended the image, claiming it was misunderstood and intended to depict him as a doctor.
Date: April 13, 2026. Source: Al Jazeera