Former US President Donald Trump removed a social media picture portraying him as Jesus after facing criticism from religious figures regarding blasphemy. This incident contributed to widespread disappointment among US Catholics following his vocal disagreements with the Pope.

US President Donald Trump on Monday deleted a social media image depicting him as Jesus after an outcry from religious leaders that he was being blasphemous. The outrage added to widespread dismay among US Catholics over Trump’s unprecedented verbal assault on Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead their church.