Trump deletes post with AI image of himself as Christ-like figure after outcry

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonApril 13, 2026 at 05:44 PM

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Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social depicting himself as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man, but later deleted it after facing criticism. The image, which had previously circulated online, was altered to include a demonic figure. Prominent conservative figures, including Riley Gaines, Megan Basham, and Isabel Brown, publicly condemned the post as blasphemous and unacceptable. Even on Truth Social, Trump's own social media platform, users expressed disapproval. The backlash prompted Trump to remove the image from his account.

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Trump is engaged in a war of words with Pope Leo XIV.

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Megan Basham called the post “OUTRAGEOUS blasphemy”.

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Riley Gaines said she “cannot understand why he’d post this”.

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Trump deleted the post after facing criticism from Christian supporters.

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Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus Christ-like figure to Truth Social.

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United States 40% BlazeTV 40% Daily Wire 50% Fox News 50% Isabel Brown 60% Riley Gaines 60% Megan Basham 60% Steve Deace 60% Nick Adams 60% Truth Social ×370% Donald Trump ×790%

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