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President Donald Trump on Monday morning deleted a Truth Social post with an image showing himself appearing like Jesus Christ
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President Donald Trump on Monday morning deleted a Truth Social post with an image showing himself appearing like Jesus Christ after it was met with backlash.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump on Monday morning deleted a Truth Social post with an image showing himself appearing like Jesus Christ after it was met with backlash
- I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker there, which we support," Trump told reporters at the White House, denying claims he was meant
- The White House did not immediately respond to CNBC when asked for comment about the post being deleted
- Trump on Sunday night posted the image, which appears to have been generated with artificial intelligence, after he lambasted Pope Leo XIV for criticizing U.S. military actions against Iran
Summary
"I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker there, which we support," Trump told reporters at the White House, denying claims he was meant to appear as Jesus. "Only the 'fake news' could come up with that one," Trump added. "It's supposed to be me as a doctor, making people better," he said. Trump on Sunday night posted the image, which appears to have been generated with artificial intelligence, after he lambasted Pope Leo XIV for criticizing U.S. military actions against Iran and Venezuela.