Podcaster Joe Rogan has sparked fresh online debate after reacting with laughter to a viral social media post featuring President Donald Trump's AI-generated image as a Jesus-like figure.
Trump shared the image on April 13, which showed him in a pose resembling classic depictions of Jesus, but later told reporters he didn't think it was 'Jesus,' adding, 'I thought I was a doctor.'
Rogan weighed in on the matter during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, joking about 'AI God' creating the meme and sarcastically riffing, 'That's what AI God calls Jesus — Jesus is a doctor!'
The original post came amid Trump's public feud with Pope Leo XIV, whom he criticized over the Pope's opposition to aspects of the US stance on Iran.
The episode has fueled a wider conversation about AI and religion, with some Christian outlets expressing concern that AI-generated imagery is distorting traditional views of scripture and religious figures.
Rogan has become increasingly critical of Trump since his election days, describing himself as 'politically homeless' due to his mistrust of both the Democrats and the Republicans.
