Trump shares AI-made image showing himself as Jesus healing the sick

In short: President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social that shows him as a Jesus-like figure healing the sick, alongside criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

What happened

President Donald Trump shared a picture on Truth Social that appears to have been made with artificial intelligence, meaning software that can create images from scratch, like a digital art generator.

The image depicts Trump as a divine figure resembling Jesus. It shows him laying his hands on sick people in a style that looks like scenes from the Bible.

Reports say Trump posted the image around the same time he criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling the Pope “weak” on crime. The Pope was described as recently chosen. Coverage confirmed the image was AI-generated, but the available reports did not include details about the Pope’s full response.

Why it matters

AI-made images can look convincing, especially when they copy familiar religious or historical scenes. When a public figure shares one, it can spread quickly and shape opinions, even though it is not a real photo. For everyday readers, it is a reminder to treat dramatic images online like a movie poster (meant to send a message), not proof of what actually happened.

Source: NYTimes