Here’s the latest I can summarize from recent reporting:
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Multiple outlets report that Donald Trump shared AI-generated images depicting Jesus in early to mid-April 2026, which drew swift backlash from Christian groups and conservative commentators. Some posts were later deleted or reframed by Trump, who argued the imagery was intended to portray him as a healer/doctor rather than a religious figure.[1][3][5][6]
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The controversy centered around the imagery being seen as blasphemous or provocative, prompting condemnations from various religious and political figures, and sparking discussions about the appropriateness of AI-generated depictions in political discourse.[5][1]
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Coverage varied by outlet, with human-interest angles, critiques from Christian leaders, and continued discussions on Truth Social where Trump initially posted and later removed some images.[3][6][5]
If you’d like, I can pull and summarize more sources or provide a quick timeline of the tweets/posts and subsequent responses. I can also look for any official statements from Trump’s team or from major religious organizations.