Donald Trump Responds to AI-Generated Image Depicting Him as Pope
Former U.S. President addresses viral image amidst criticism from Catholic groups.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly distanced himself from a viral image that depicts him dressed as the Pope, complete with a papal mitre and a large golden cross, seated on an ornate throne.
During a recent press interaction in the Oval Office, Trump stated, 'I had nothing to do with it.
Someone made a picture of me dressed as the Pope and posted it on the internet.
It wasn't me.' He attributed the image's creation to artificial intelligence, remarking, 'I have no idea where it came from, maybe it was AI, but I don’t know.' Trump also noted that his wife found the image 'cute.'
The image first appeared on his social media platform, Truth Social, before being shared on the official White House account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In response to the viral post, the New York State Catholic Conference issued a statement on X, declaring, 'There is nothing funny about this image,' particularly in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis, whom they described as 'beloved.'
Prior to addressing the image controversy, Trump commented to reporters on the prospect of being the leading candidate for the papacy.
However, he acknowledged significant barriers to such aspirations, especially given that he identifies as a non-denominational Christian rather than a Catholic, a stance he has maintained since 2020.
The discussion surrounding the image and its implications has sparked conversation about the intersection of technology, social media, and public perception, particularly in relation to political figures and religious institutions.
During a recent press interaction in the Oval Office, Trump stated, 'I had nothing to do with it.
Someone made a picture of me dressed as the Pope and posted it on the internet.
It wasn't me.' He attributed the image's creation to artificial intelligence, remarking, 'I have no idea where it came from, maybe it was AI, but I don’t know.' Trump also noted that his wife found the image 'cute.'
The image first appeared on his social media platform, Truth Social, before being shared on the official White House account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In response to the viral post, the New York State Catholic Conference issued a statement on X, declaring, 'There is nothing funny about this image,' particularly in light of the recent passing of Pope Francis, whom they described as 'beloved.'
Prior to addressing the image controversy, Trump commented to reporters on the prospect of being the leading candidate for the papacy.
However, he acknowledged significant barriers to such aspirations, especially given that he identifies as a non-denominational Christian rather than a Catholic, a stance he has maintained since 2020.
The discussion surrounding the image and its implications has sparked conversation about the intersection of technology, social media, and public perception, particularly in relation to political figures and religious institutions.
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