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Trump Posts AI-Generated Image of Himself as the Pope
In a move that quickly sparked controversy and amusement, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope on Friday night. The image, posted to his social media platform Truth Social and later on X (formerly Twitter), shows Trump in full papal attire—white robes, a mitre, and a solemn expression.
The post came just days after the death of Pope Francis and during the ongoing conclave to elect his successor. Earlier in the week, Trump had made a tongue-in-cheek comment saying he’d like to be Pope, calling it his “number one choice.” The AI image appears to be a continuation of that joke—but not everyone found it funny.
While some users responded with laughter and memes, others called it disrespectful, especially given the timing. One Catholic user wrote, “Please take this down. Many of us find this deeply offensive.”
This isn’t the first time AI-generated images involving religious figures have gone viral. In 2023, an image of Pope Francis in a white puffer jacket fooled millions online, raising concerns about AI’s potential to spread misinformation.
Trump’s latest post adds fuel to the growing debate over the ethics of AI imagery—especially when it blurs the lines between satire, politics, and sacred symbols.
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In a move that quickly sparked controversy and amusement, Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope on Friday night. The image, posted to his social media platform Truth Social and later on X (formerly Twitter), shows Trump in full papal attire—white robes, a mitre, and a solemn expression.
The post came just days after the death of Pope Francis and during the ongoing conclave to elect his successor. Earlier in the week, Trump had made a tongue-in-cheek comment saying he’d like to be Pope, calling it his “number one choice.” The AI image appears to be a continuation of that joke—but not everyone found it funny.
While some users responded with laughter and memes, others called it disrespectful, especially given the timing. One Catholic user wrote, “Please take this down. Many of us find this deeply offensive.”
This isn’t the first time AI-generated images involving religious figures have gone viral. In 2023, an image of Pope Francis in a white puffer jacket fooled millions online, raising concerns about AI’s potential to spread misinformation.
Trump’s latest post adds fuel to the growing debate over the ethics of AI imagery—especially when it blurs the lines between satire, politics, and sacred symbols.
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