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Trump’s Post Depicting Him Resembling Jesus Offends Core Christian Base

Christian conservatives called the AI image blasphemous, and Trump deleted it after saying he thought it showed him as a doctor supporting the Red Cross.

  • President Donald Trump deleted a Truth Social post on Monday April depicting himself as a Christ-like figure after widespread backlash from conservative Christian supporters who labeled the AI-generated image as "OUTRAGEOUS blasphemy."
  • The Knights Templar International and other conservative figures condemned the depiction, demanding an apology and reminding the president of Bible Scripture stating "God will not be mocked" regarding their spiritual concerns.
  • Trump claimed the image actually depicted him as a doctor supporting the Red Cross, rather than a religious figure, telling reporters he believed it showed him providing medical aid.
  • Musician Jack White criticized the president on Instagram, questioning how so-called Christians could support Trump while labeling him the "Worst American of All Time."
  • Tensions persist as Trump recently attacked Pope Leo XIV as "WEAK on crime," further alienating some Catholic voters who remain divided over his support of Israel.
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OnePeterFive broke the news in on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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