Donald Trump removes controversial AI-generated image comparing him to Jesus

Washington D.C. | Former U.S. President Donald Trump has removed a controversial image from his social media platform, Truth Social, that depicted him in a comparison to Jesus Christ.

The AI-generated image showed Trump healing a patient in a hospital bed. The post faced immediate and intense backlash from political circles and religious communities across the United States, forcing its removal.

In the controversial image, Trump is seen wearing white robes, with light emanating from his hands touching the patient's forehead, mimicking traditional religious depictions of Jesus performing miracles.

The background featured the Statue of Liberty, the American flag, fighter jets, an eagle, a nurse, and a woman praying. Trump defended the post, claiming he only intended to portray himself as a doctor. He told reporters, 'I posted it as a doctor making people better; I make people much better.'

However, he told CBS News that he removed the image only because people were confused. Even staunch religious supporters of Trump criticized the post. Christian activist Sean Feucht demanded its immediate removal, stating it was unacceptable, while conservative activist Riley Gaines remarked that God should not be mocked. David Brody, a journalist for the Christian Broadcasting Network, also stated that even Trump's supporters should reject such actions.

Shortly before this controversy, Trump had harshly criticized Pope Leo XIV. After the Pope opposed ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations in Iran, Trump labeled him as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible on foreign policy.'

Pope Leo XIV, known as the first American Pope, has consistently condemned the war in Iran as inhumane violence. Trump dismissed the Pope's remarks, reiterating his stance that a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable to him.

This is not the first time controversial content has been posted from Trump's account; in February, a racially charged video targeting the Obamas was posted and subsequently removed.