No one expected the White House official account to post an AI-generated image of Donald Trump in papal robes, but interestingly, the image is now going viral. The picture of US President Donald Trump is gaining attention, and for many, it’s controversial.
Just days after the death of Pope Francis, US President Donald Trump stirred controversy by sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed in papal robes on social media. The image was also posted by the official White House handle, sparking a flood of reactions online.
While some users took the post in a light-hearted manner, many criticised it for being insensitive to the memory of Pope Francis and for mocking the Catholic Church. One user wrote, “This is an insult to the Church and to God Himself. Trump is the devil.” Another tweeted, “This is extremely narcissistic and disrespectful. Do Republicans really vote for someone like this?”
In a recent interview, Trump jokingly remarked, “I’d like to be the next Pope.” Following this statement, the AI image of him dressed as the Pope went viral. The image shows him in full papal attire, including a cross near his neck, resembling the traditional clothing of the head of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, passed away on April 22 at the age of 88. Trump even attended his funeral at St. Peter’s Square on April 26. In response to the viral image, some people sarcastically commented “Make Vatican Great Again”, a twist on Trump’s famous campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.