From ‘Pope’ to ‘Messiah’: Trump’s Latest Image Sparks Controversy

Donald Trump caused a great stir in the last 48 hours after posting on his Truth Social account with an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Messiah-like figure wearing white attire with a red shawl, healing the sick. This egotistical image caused quite the backlash online and in the media, resulting in Trump deleting the post from his account.

When confronted by Fox News about it, Donald Trump denied it and expressed surprise that it had been portrayed in the manner it was by “the fake news”. He said that the image was a simple depiction of himself as a doctor healing the sick; however, the image itself shows supernatural light emanating from his hands, dressed in an attire which Jesus Christ is often depicted as wearing, rather than the modern practitioners of medicine and healing wear.

AI-Image created by Donald Trump depicting himself as the Messiah

The image clearly shows Donald Trump healing just by touch and without using any medical equipment whatsoever. This, of course, follows on from the image he had shared online less than one year ago of himself dressed as the Pope. This also caused some controversy and this magazine mentioned it in an article posted in May 2025 titled Why Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About Aba Al-Sadiq.

AI-Image created by Donald Trump depicting himself as the new pope

These repeated actions by Donald Trump reflect a certain attitude that denotes self-promotion and praise. There are those who are weak in understanding who see Donald Trump as justified and acting appropriately, considering his position in authority, not knowing that he is an illegitimate leader, like all who are not appointed by God. We at DJS magazine do not find these actions appropriate or acceptable.