US EditionTrump posts AI-generated photo of himself as the pope
- On May 3, 2025, Donald Trump shared a digitally created image of himself dressed in papal robes on his Truth Social account.
- The post followed Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025, and came as cardinals prepared to begin a conclave on May 7 at the Vatican to elect his successor.
- Trump had jokingly told reporters he would like to be pope and said it would be his 'number one choice,' while also expressing no firm preference for any cardinal.
- The AI-generated image showed Trump wearing the traditional white cassock, a mitre, and a golden pectoral cross, and the photo received over one million likes.
- Trump’s post triggered mixed reactions, including support from Senator Lindsey Graham calling him a 'dark horse candidate' and criticism from Michael Steele labeling it unserious.
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KING TROLL: President Trump Sends the Internet into an Epic Frenzy After Posting an Interesting Image of Himself Dressed as the Pope
President Trump caused the Internet to go crazy after posting an interesting image of himself dressed up as the next Pope. As USA Today notes, Trump, a few days ago, joked about wanting to become the next Pope following the death of Pope Francis last month.
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