President Donald Trump shared what appears to be an artificially created image on his Truth Social platform Wednesday showing Jesus Christ embracing him, as his administration’s dispute with the Pope continues to intensify.
The digital image depicts Trump with his eyes shut, positioned temple-to-temple with Jesus in a similar pose. Trump appears behind a microphone with an American flag visible in the background. The original posting included text stating: “I was never a very religious man .. but doesn’t it seem, with all these satanic, demonic, child sacrificing monsters being exposed … that God might be playing his Trump card!”
When Trump shared the image, he included his own message: “The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!”
The social media post comes amid an ongoing dispute between Trump and Pope Leo, who became the Catholic Church’s first American-born leader and has spoken critically about the military conflict that started with combined U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Trump renewed his criticism of the pontiff Tuesday evening, writing on Truth Social that “someone please tell Pope Leo” about Iranian forces killing demonstrators and declaring that “for Iran to have a Nuclear Bomb is absolutely unacceptable.”
Vice President JD Vance also weighed in Tuesday during remarks at the University of Georgia, challenging the Pope’s statement that Christ’s followers are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.” Vance argued that “it’s very, very important for the pope to be careful when he talks about matters of theology.”
Pope Leo has responded defiantly to Trump’s previous criticisms, stating he has “no fear” of the current administration and will continue speaking out. During a strong speech Monday in Algiers, the Pope condemned “neocolonial” global powers for breaking international law, though he didn’t name specific nations.
Religious voters, particularly Christians, represent a significant portion of Trump’s political support base. Despite not regularly attending church services, Trump secured overwhelming support from Christian voters, including Catholics, during the 2024 election.
