WASHINGTON (FN), President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to post an AI-generated image that appeared to depict him in the likeness of Jesus, saying the image was intended to show him as a doctor.
The post, shared Sunday night on Trump’s Truth Social account, was removed by Monday morning after drawing sharp criticism from Christian commentators and political allies. “I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor,” Trump told reporters outside the Oval Office. “It had to do with the Red Cross. There’s a Red Cross worker there, which we support. Only the fake news could come up with that one.”
The image, which appeared to show Trump in a Christ-like pose, was widely condemned as “blasphemous” by conservative Christian voices, including commentator Megan Basham, who called it “outrageous blasphemy.”
Trump’s clarification came amid mounting backlash, with critics questioning both the symbolism of the image and the president’s explanation. The controversy highlights the growing scrutiny over the use of AI-generated visuals in political messaging.
