US EditionTrump downplays AI pope image: ‘The Catholics loved it’
- On May 2, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal attire on his Truth Social and White House social media accounts.
- The image, shared shortly after Pope Francis passed away, faced criticism, including from a New York Catholic organization that described the image as neither witty nor humorous.
- On May 5, Trump addressed the criticism in the Oval Office, denying prior knowledge of the image, calling it a joke, and blaming the negative reactions on the fake news media rather than Catholics.
- Trump said, "The Catholics loved it," adding that his wife Melania found the image cute, and he rejected claims that the image harmed the White House's credibility.
- The controversy highlights growing concerns about AI’s role in political communication and social media, suggesting further use of such tools could shape narratives and public reactions.
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Trump in Pope's Robe: How the AI Image Provides Controversies
High Catholic dignitaries are outraged at the deep-fake that shows the American president as the successor of the late Francis. While the controversy is still ongoing, Trump is already preparing for discussions with the next AI photo.
President Trump's Hilarious Response to Reporter Who Tried to Shame Him Over Pope Meme
President Trump just gave the best response to a Fox News reporter who tried to shame him over the now-viral Pope meme. I’m sure you’ve seen it by now, but a few days ago, the official White House account posted this: pic.twitter.com/x2HrR939tn — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 3, 2025 It was a silly meme about President Trump being appointed as the next Pope. Most Catholics were not offended and thought it was funny, because it was. Not off…
Trump brushes off pope photo controversy, says ‘Melania thought it was cute’
U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to backlash over an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope, saying it was just a joke — and that his Catholic wife, Melania, thought it was cute. Speaking to reporters at the White House on May 5, Trump dismissed criticism from parts of the Catholic community as “fake news,” saying, “The Catholics loved it.” The controversy stemmed from an image posted on Trump’s Truth Social account on Friday…
Donald Trump calls AI Pope image a joke, says, ‘had nothing to do with it… have a little fun…’ — netizens react
President Trump dismissed backlash over an AI-generated image of him as the pope, calling it a harmless joke. But experts warn that images which blur fact and fiction, could potentially mislead the public.
'From narcissism to megalomania': Why Trump believes he 'runs the world'
An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump wearing papal attire was posted on his Truth Social and the White House's X accounts over the weekend, just days after Pope Francis' death. This image has drawn criticism from Catholics, even though Trump stated it was not offensive.In an article published in The Bulwark Monday, neoconservative commentator William Kristol said Trump's second term is "so much more dangerous" than his first.He mentio…
NEW: Fox News Reporter Under Fire For 'Garbage' Question To Trump
President Donald Trump brushed off a question from Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich on Monday after she pressed him over a meme showing him dressed as the Pope—an image that had been posted by the official White House account. During a press gaggle, Heinrich raised concerns about the viral AI-generated image of Trump seated on a throne in full papal regalia. “Some Catholics were not so happy about the image of you looking like …
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