A controversial social media post by Donald Trump depicting himself in a Jesus-like role was removed after triggering criticism, including from some of his own supporters.
The AI-generated image, shared on Truth Social, showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man, which drew comparisons to religious depictions of Jesus Christ.
The post came just hours after Trump criticised Pope Leo XIV over his stance on the Iran conflict.
Prominent conservative figures publicly condemned the post, with Christian activist Sean Feucht calling for it to be taken down immediately, while commentator Riley Gaines wrote that “God shall not be mocked.”
Trump told reporters that he viewed the image differently, saying it was “supposed to be as a doctor making people better,” rather than a religious portrayal.
The episode adds to a series of social media controversies linked to Trump’s online activity.
