Former President Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ from his Truth Social account, with the post disappearing by Monday afternoon after initially appearing on Orthodox Easter Sunday. The link to the image now displays a “This resource could not be found” message, according to a review by SourceRated.
The controversial image, which circulated briefly before its removal, showed Trump in a pose resembling religious iconography. While the post’s exact timing and original caption remain unclear, its deletion follows scrutiny from political analysts and critics who questioned its appropriateness during a religious holiday.
“This appears to be another example of Trump leveraging messianic imagery, which has become a recurring theme among some of his supporters,” said a political communications professor who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive content. Campaign finance records show Trump’s political action committees have previously funded merchandise featuring similar religious-themed imagery.
The incident highlights growing concerns about AI-generated political content as the 2024 election approaches. Social media platforms continue grappling with policies regarding manipulated media, particularly when depicting public figures in religious contexts. Experts warn such content could further blur lines between political messaging and religious symbolism in an already polarized climate.