Trump Criticized for Posting AI Image of Himself as Pope

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The AI-generated image was posted just days after Pope Francis’s funeral, prompting backlash from Catholic leaders and public figures.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is facing criticism after posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope, just days after Pope Francis's funeral. The post, shared on official White House social media accounts, drew strong reactions from Catholic groups and political figures around the world.

Shared amid mourning for Pope Francis

The image appeared online shortly after the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. The Catholic Church is currently preparing to elect the next pope, making the timing of the post particularly sensitive for many in the religious community.

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Religious groups call image "offensive"

The New York State Catholic Conference, representing Catholic bishops in the state, called out Trump on social media, saying, "There is nothing clever or funny about this image, Mr. President… Do not mock us." The group emphasized that the Catholic community is still mourning and that such content was inappropriate during this period.

Political backlash grows

Italian politician and former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also slammed the image, calling it disrespectful to both believers and institutions. Meanwhile, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, who has had a long-standing connection with Trump, expressed disappointment. Speaking from Rome after Mass, he said the image gave a “brutta figura,” or bad impression, though he stopped short of calling for an apology.

White House responds

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the post, stating that Trump had traveled to Italy to pay respects to the late pope and has been a “strong supporter of religious freedom.” The administration denied that the image was meant to mock the Catholic Church.

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