Trump posted and deleted an AI image appearing to depict himself as Jesus Christ, then offered explanations amid religious backlash
President Trump posted an AI-generated image on social media that appeared to show him as Jesus Christ, then deleted it after widespread criticism from religious leaders and others. Trump later offered public explanations for the post and announced plans to read Bible verses from the Oval Office. The incident also coincided with tensions between Trump and Pope Francis.
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This event sits in the top 1% of divergence this week. 10 outlets covered it, splitting into 10 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Tucker Carlson Torches Trump For Trying To Explain His Way Out Of Jesus AI image
Trump to read Bible verse from Oval Office after feud with Pope and deleted AI image - CNN
No, President Trump: 'The Catholics' do not love this.
Franklin Graham: 'I Do Not Believe President Trump Would Knowingly Depict Himself as Jesus Christ'
Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash - The Washington Post
Trump Posted a Picture of Himself as Jesus. Now He's Trying to Explain It Away. - The New York Times
The spiritual sickness behind Trump's blasphemous Jesus post
WATCH: President Trump speaks to reporters
Trump Offers First Public Explanation Of Jesus Post - dailywire.com
Trump to release reading of scripture days after angering many Christians - Politico
Fact ledger · what actually happened, cross-checked