Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus Christ, internet spots Epstein

US President Donald Trump, after his public clash with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, launching a sharp attack on the pontiff’s leadership and political judgement, shared an image on social media portraying himself as a Jesus Christ-like figure.

In the image, Trump appears draped in robes, surrounded by divine light, and seemingly “healing” a man while being flanked by figures resembling angels or soldiers. However, hours after posting the image, Trump deleted his post portraying himself as Jesus.

The post followed Trump’s strong remarks against Pope Leo XIV, whom he described as “weak” and “a very liberal person.” Speaking to reporters while returning to Washington from Florida, Trump said he was “not a fan” of the Pope and criticised his stance on global issues.

Trump’s comments came after the Pope suggested that a “delusion of omnipotence” is fuelling the US-Israel war in Iran. Although the Pope did not mention Trump directly, his remarks appeared aimed at US leadership. In response, Trump accused Leo of being “terrible for Foreign Policy” and claimed he was soft on issues like crime and nuclear threats.

“I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s okay for Iran to have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said, repeating his criticism both online and in person.

The US President also took aim at the Pope’s broader positions, including his criticism of American actions abroad. Trump referenced Venezuela, defending his administration’s move to oust President Nicolas Maduro and accusing the Pope of opposing US interests.

Trump further claimed that Leo’s elevation to the papacy was influenced by his American identity, suggesting it was a strategic move tied to US politics. “If I wasn’t in the White House, Leo wouldn’t be in the Vatican,” he wrote, urging the Pope to “stop catering to the Radical Left” and focus on leading the Catholic Church.

The Pope, who recently led a prayer service at St Peter’s Basilica, has consistently spoken against war. He said that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war” and described threats of large-scale destruction as “truly unacceptable.”

INTERNET SPOTS EPSTEIN IN TRUMP’S AI POST

The AI-generated image has set off a storm online, with many users claiming the figure in the picture resembled convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The image quickly drew a mix of criticism and mockery across social platforms.

British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan said the reaction had not gone down well even among Trump’s core supporters. "This has gone down very badly with many of Trump’s biggest cheerleaders. He seems to be on a mission to piss off absolutely everyone, for reasons that are beyond my understanding given his current approval numbers," he wrote.

The image prompted strong reactions online. One wrote, "Trump posted himself as Jesus curing a man and the man looks like Epstein. This n***a has lost it." Another said, "Trump as Jesus saving Epstein," while a third added, "Donald Trump just posted this pic in Truth. Depicting himself as Jesus Christ and trying to revive Jeffery Epstein."

Others questioned what the post was trying to convey. "Why is Trump trying to resurrect Epstein," one user asked, while another described the image as bizarre, writing, "Trump as 'Jesus,' healing a man who looks like Epstein, with demonic angels in the background perfect—couldn’t be more surreal."