Trump tests loyalty of Christian supporters as erratic behavior escalates
The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.
Last updated: 2026-04-17 05:11:10 ET
The president maintains his hold on the Christian right, but his bluster, fight with the pope and portrayal of himself as a Jesus-like figure strain that bond.
Trump’s posting even more AI-generated Trump-Jesus fan art
President Trump spoke to CBS News about his feud with Pope Leo XIV and the AI image he posted on social media that prompted bipartisan backlash. CBS N...
“It is obviously him purporting to be God. That is what he’s doing,” Kelly said on Monday. “And it is blasphemous, by any definition of the wo...
President Donald Trump in May 2025 posted an apparent AI image depicting himself as a Catholic pope after the death of Pope Francis.
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
The Iran war and a series of social media posts, including one depicting Trump as Jesus Christ, have some conservative commentators and fans suspectin...
The post came just hours after the president posted a lengthy message critical of Pope Leo.
Evangelical and Catholic allies call the post blasphemous and urge its removal in a rare public break from a base that has largely stood by Trump.
image came hours after Trump slammed the pope
Unlock the AI Macro Analyst to drill down into the data, explore hidden risks, and query the entire market briefing in real-time.
LOG IN / SUBSCRIBE