Trump Faces Backlash for AI Image Depicting Him as Jesus

Donald Trump encountered significant backlash from his supporters after he shared an AI-generated image portraying him as Jesus. The post, which depicted Trump in a white robe and red sash, was met with accusations of blasphemy from ardent Christian supporters.

Prominent conservative writer Megan Basham criticized the post, stating that Trump should ask for forgiveness from the American people and God. She expressed disbelief that the president thought the image was humorous and highlighted the outrage it caused within the right-wing media sphere.

Additionally, conservative commentator Cam Higbi urged Trump to remove the image, questioning the rationale behind its posting. The image showed Trump with a bedridden man and an orb of light, set against an American flag and the Statue of Liberty.

Despite the backlash, Trump confirmed that the person who created the image believed it would portray him positively.