Trump says ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’ after Jesus-like image sparks backlash

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President Trump defended an AI-generated image posted on Truth Social showing him in Christ-like pose, claiming it depicted him as a doctor, not a religious figure. The image featured Trump in a robe with glowing effects and patriotic symbols. Trump rejected comparisons to Jesus, dismissed media criticism as fake news, and later engaged in disputes with Pope Leo XIV over Iran policy and the pontiff's stance on war and peace.

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