Trump distanziert sich von Selbstbildnis als Jesus – „Ich dachte, es zeige mich als Arzt“
Donald Trump faced criticism after posting an image on Truth Social depicting himself as Jesus. The post, which appeared shortly after a dispute with Pope Leo XIV, showed Trump with his hand on a man's forehead, surrounded by figures like a soldier and a nurse, along with symbols of the United States.
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AI-generatedDonald Trump faced criticism after posting an image on Truth Social depicting himself as Jesus. The post, which appeared shortly after a dispute with Pope Leo XIV, showed Trump with his hand on a man's forehead, surrounded by figures like a soldier and a nurse, along with symbols of the United States. Trump downplayed the image, claiming he thought it portrayed him as a doctor or Red Cross worker. The post was eventually deleted following widespread criticism accusing Trump of blasphemy and narcissism, including from religious figures and political opponents like Bernie Sanders. The controversy arose after Pope Leo XIV asserted he would not be intimidated by Trump, who had criticized the Pope's foreign policy and calls for ending wars.
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5 extractedThe post featuring the image of Trump as Jesus has been deleted.
Pope Leo XIV stated he is not afraid of the Trump administration.
The image was posted shortly after a dispute between Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
Trump claimed he thought the image depicted him as a doctor or Red Cross worker.
Donald Trump posted an image on Truth Social depicting himself as Jesus.