The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has deleted a social media image depicting himself in Jesus-like robes after an outcry from prominent conservative Christians who called it "outrageous blasphemy." The AI-generated image showed Trump in flowing red and white robes, touching a sick man's forehead, with light shining from his hand and head. Trump denied trying to look like Jesus, claiming it was "me as a doctor" for the Red Cross.
Key Points:
- The post was on Trump's Truth Social platform; it was removed on Monday.
- Conservative journalist Megan Basham called for Trump to "ask for forgiveness."
- Trump has previously used religious imagery, including during his bank fraud trial.
- His spiritual advisor, Paula White-Cain, likened Trump to Jesus at an Easter event.
- The image could further fracture Trump's base, especially Catholics offended by his spat with Pope Leo.
