President Trump
By Ojukwu Chukwu
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after sharing an AI-generated image of himself depicted as Jesus Christ on Truth Social.
The post came shortly after he criticised Pope Leo XIV, describing the pontiff as “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” following his calls for global peace.
Trump accused the pope of being too lenient on issues such as nuclear threats and U.S. military actions, and claimed his emergence as pope was politically influenced.
Responding to rising global tensions, Pope Leo had earlier urged world leaders to end conflicts, warning against a “delusion of omnipotence” and adding that true strength lies in promoting peace and human dignity.
The exchange highlights growing tensions between the White House and the Vatican since Leo’s election in 2025.
Tags: Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, AI image, global politics, US politics, religion, world peace, Truth Social, international relations
