US President Donald Trump has posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ.
In the image shared on Truth Social, Trump is robed and
surrounded by radiant light, while seemingly performing a healing, with figures
resembling angels or soldiers levitating around him.
Fighter jets streak across the sky, fireworks explode
overhead, and the Statue of Liberty looms in the background — elements that
project a mix of religious symbolism and American military power.
Trump’s post followed his criticisms of Pope Leo XIV.
In a Truth Social post, Trump described the pope as “weak on
crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” after the pontiff called for an end to
rising global conflicts.
“Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign
Policy,” Trump wrote.
“He talks about ‘fear’ of the Trump Administration, but
doesn’t mention the fear that the Catholic Church, and all other Christian
organisations, had during COVID when they were arresting priests, ministers,
and everybody else for holding church services.”
The US president also criticised the pontiff’s stance on
global issues, including nuclear weapons and recent military actions.
Trump suggested that Leo’s election as pope was politically
motivated, claiming he was chosen because he is American.
“I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a
Nuclear Weapon. I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s terrible that America
attacked Venezuela, a Country that was sending massive amounts of Drugs into
the United States,” he said.
“And I don’t want a Pope who criticizes the President of the
United States because I’m doing exactly what I was elected, IN A LANDSLIDE, to
do, setting Record Low Numbers in Crime, and creating the Greatest Stock Market
in History.
“Leo should be thankful because, as everyone knows, he was a
shocking surprise. He wasn’t on any list to be Pope, and was only put there by
the Church because he was an American, and they thought that would be the best
way to deal with President Donald J. Trump.
“If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the
Vatican. Unfortunately, Leo’s Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons, does not
sit well with me.”
‘NOT A FAN OF THE POPE’
In subsequent remarks to reporters, Trump said he is “not a
fan” of the pope.
“I don’t think he’s doing a very good job. He likes crime I
guess. He’s a very liberal person,” he added.
Trump’s comments followed remarks by Pope Leo on Saturday
during evening prayers at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, where he called
for peace amid escalating global tensions.
The pontiff warned against what he described as a growing
“delusion of omnipotence” fuelling conflicts.
“Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the
display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life,” he
said.
Earlier, in a post on X, the pope urged an end to the
ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, noting that peace can only
be achieved through dialogue and coexistence.
TRUMP, POPE RIFT
The rift between both figures stems largely from the pope’s
stance on global conflicts and migration.
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, Pope Leo has repeatedly
condemned the violence, describing it as unjust and warning against what he
called a “delusion of omnipotence” driving global tensions.
In an X post on Friday, the pontiff called for an end to the
the festering war across the world.
He cautioned against invoking God to justify war, noting
that “God does not bless any conflict” and urging world leaders to embrace
dialogue over violence.
“God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple
of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded
the sword and today drop bombs,” the pope had written.
He has also criticised mass deportations and immigration
raids in the United States, describing the treatment of migrants as inhumane
and contrary to human dignity.
The pope had earlier declined an invitation to join a
US-backed peace initiative for Gaza and cancelled a planned visit to the United
States, opting instead to meet with migrants.
Tensions between both men surfaced shortly after Leo’s
election in 2025 as the first American pope.
Although Trump initially welcomed the development as a
“great honour” for the US, relations between the duo quickly deteriorated
following policy disagreements and controversial social media posts.
The AI-generated image is the latest flashpoint in the
deepening rift between the White House and the Vatican.
In 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself
dressed as a pontiff on Truth Social. The post was later reshared by the White
House.
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