Donald Trump’s latest post on Truth Social has sparked widespread criticism. The former US President shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope.
The image appeared just days after Trump joked about wanting to be Pope during a conversation with reporters. At the time, he claimed it was his “number one choice” but later added that he wasn’t backing any particular candidate for the position.
The AI-generated photo coincides with the upcoming conclave of cardinals, who will gather to elect a new Pope on May 7. Trump attended Pope Francis’s funeral on April 26, where he briefly spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Reactions to the image have been mixed. Some have condemned it as insensitive, while others have dismissed it as a harmless joke. Michael Steele, a former Republican National Committee chairman and vocal Trump critic, slammed the image as evidence of Trump’s lack of seriousness.
This isn’t the first time Trump has shared an AI-generated image. In February, he posted a picture of himself dressed as a king after New York City’s congestion pricing program was scrapped. He captioned it “Congestion Pricing is DEAD” and “Long live the King.”
Public Reaction
The public’s response to Trump’s Pope image has been varied. Some people have taken to social media to express their outrage, while others have defended Trump’s right to post the image.
- Critics argue that the image is disrespectful to the Catholic Church and its followers.
- Supporters claim that it’s just a lighthearted joke and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
The controversy surrounding Trump’s AI-generated images raises questions about the use of artificial intelligence in social media and its potential impact on public discourse.