Donald Trump published an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, attacking Pope Leo in the process. He subsequently deleted the picture following criticism from Christian and Catholic supporters, claiming he thought it depicted him as a doctor.

Donald Trump launched an extraordinary attack on Pope Leo late Sunday, also going as far as to share an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ healing the sick. He later deleted the image Monday following backlash from his usually loyal Christian and Catholic supporters, saying he “thought it was me as a doctor.”