Donald Trump, 79, posted an image of himself as Jesus Christ. It came less than an hour after he branded Pope Leo XIV as "weak on crime and terrible on foreign policy".
'Blasphemous' Image Prompts Backlash
Trump's controversial image, depicting him in white robes with light 'healing' a sick man's bed, has sparked widespread condemnation. Many critics have accused Trump of 'blasphemy'.
MAGA Coalition Faces Division
Trump's post has deepened divisions within his MAGA coalition, though he remains a key figure in the Republican Party.
The image, an AI-generated rendering, shows Trump with a red sash and divine light emerging from his hands.
Trump's post has drawn attention from the religious right, with some calling for the post to be taken down. Trump himself has not addressed the backlash.
'Deranged': Critics Pounce After Trump Posts 'Blasphemous' Image. The post has been widely criticized for its apparent blasphemy.
This isn't the first time Trump has used religious imagery to make a political point. In 2020, he shared an image of himself as a knight protecting a church.
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The next moments to watch: The reactions from the Republican Party, the Vatican, and Trump supporters on social media.
