Summary
President Donald Trump posted an AI image on Truth Social showing himself as Jesus, which he later removed after criticism. In response, the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan shared a violent AI video mocking Trump’s post, showing Jesus attacking a wounded version of the president, during a tense period of strained relations between the U.S. and Iran.
Key Facts
- President Trump shared an AI-created image of himself as Jesus Christ on Truth Social.
- He said he thought the image was of him as a doctor but deleted it after backlash.
- The image showed Trump in a white robe healing a man, with patriotic and military symbols around.
- The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan posted a graphic AI video mocking Trump’s image, showing Jesus punching Trump and sending him into fire.
- The Iranian Embassy’s video went viral on X (formerly Twitter), with nearly 7 million views by Wednesday morning.
- This event happens during an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, following strikes by the U.S. and Israel earlier in the year.
- Newsweek contacted the White House for comment but had not received a response by publication.
- The story is developing and may be updated with new information.
