Trump deletes controversial Truth Social post where he appears Jesus-like
Trump Deletes Controversial Truth Social Post Depicting Him as Jesus-Like
Under mounting criticism, US President Donald Trump reportedly deleted a contentious post on Truth Social that portrayed him in a Jesus-like manner. The AI-generated visual, which showed Trump appearing to heal a sick man in a hospital bed, ignited sharp reactions from across the political divide, even from some of his staunchest followers. The image, featuring Trump in a white robe with a glowing hand on the forehead of a patient, drew comparisons to religious depictions of Jesus aiding the infirm. Critics argued the scene mirrored biblical imagery, raising questions about its intent and symbolism.
Trump acknowledged the post, stating he believed it depicted “me as a doctor.” The background of the image included the Statue of Liberty, a billowing American flag, fighter jets, an eagle, and elements such as a nurse, a woman in prayer, and a uniformed soldier. Hours after its removal, the president claimed the image was meant to show him as a physician working alongside a Red Cross worker. “It’s supposed to be as a doctor making people better,” he said. “And I do make people better. I make people a lot better.”
“This should be deleted immediately,” wrote Sean Feucht, a Christian activist involved in faith-based events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. “There’s no context where this is acceptable,” he added.
“God shall not be mocked,” asserted Riley Gaines, a prominent conservative activist, as she criticized the portrayal. David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network echoed similar sentiments, noting, “This goes too far. It crosses the line. A supporter can back the mission and reject this.”
The controversial image emerged shortly after Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, a vocal opponent of US and Israeli actions in Iran. The pope, the first American to hold the title, had condemned the conflict, calling it “absurd and inhuman violence.” In response, Pope Leo expressed confidence in his ability to “speak out loudly” about the Gospel’s message, despite Trump’s remarks.
Trump dismissed the pope’s critique, insisting, “Pope Leo said things that are wrong. He was very much against what I’m doing with regard to Iran, and you cannot have a nuclear Iran. Pope Leo would not be happy with the end result.” This incident is part of a pattern; in February, a racist clip showing Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was posted to Truth Social and later removed. Initially, the White House defended it as an “internet meme video,” urging critics to “stop the fake outrage.” However, after backlash from Republican senators, the post was taken down, with officials citing a “staffer’s error” as the reason.