An AI-generated image showing President Donald Trump as Jesus, posted on his social media, sparked discussion online due to a new addition—a figure resembling a demon that wasn't in the original image. The altered photo appeared on Trump's Truth Social page and later was deleted, with social media users discussing the implications of this change.
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The AI image depicted President Trump as Jesus Christ, shared on Truth Social.
President Trump did not write a comment with the image.
The image originally appeared similar to one by Nick Adams without the demon figure.
The demon-like figure was added in the version posted on Trump’s account.
The modified image appeared briefly before being deleted.
President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on the same day.
The image caused further debate among Trump supporters, including Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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The Trump administration decided to let the rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag stay at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This change comes after protests and legal challenges against an earlier decision to remove the flag.
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The Trump administration will allow the Pride flag to continue flying at the Stonewall National Monument.
An earlier decision to remove the flag led to protests and criticism.
The decision is part of a proposed legal settlement.
A federal judge must approve the agreement for it to take effect.
The National Park Service plans to keep the flag in place.
The flag will only be removed temporarily for maintenance.
Three flags will fly on the monument's flagpole: the American flag, a National Park Service flag, and the rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
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The House Ethics Committee is investigating Representative Eric Swalwell from California for alleged sexual misconduct. Swalwell paused his campaign for governor after several women accused him, which he denies. Some lawmakers want him to leave Congress or be expelled.
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The House Ethics Committee is looking into claims against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Swalwell is accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
He has stopped his campaign to become governor of California.
Swalwell denies the allegations.
Some members of Congress are asking him to resign or face expulsion.
The Ethics Committee will investigate if Swalwell acted wrongly, including toward someone working for him.
This story is still developing and may have more updates.
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A federal judge dismissed President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The judge stated that Trump didn't show the article was written with bad intentions but allowed him to amend his complaint.
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President Trump sued the Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over a defamation claim.
The lawsuit was related to an article discussing Trump’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
U.S. District Judge Darrin P. Gayles dismissed the lawsuit, saying Trump didn’t prove malice in the article.
The decision was made in a federal court in Florida.
The judge allowed Trump to refile the lawsuit with changes.
The article included a letter that was allegedly from Trump to Epstein.
The legality of the letter and Trump’s relationship with Epstein are still being questioned in court.
The Wall Street Journal expressed satisfaction with the judge's ruling.
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President Donald Trump spoke with a DoorDash driver named Sharon Simmons outside the Oval Office. They discussed the administration's "no tax on tips" initiative, and President Trump brought up the topic of men participating in women's sports during the conversation.
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President Trump met with Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash driver, at the White House.
The visit was part of promoting the "no tax on tips" initiative.
President Trump brought up the topic of men playing in women's sports.
Simmons stated she had no opinion on the sports topic.
The primary focus was on the "no tax on tips" initiative.
The event occurred outside the Oval Office.
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A conservative pastor in Texas criticized a post by President Trump where an image showed Trump as Jesus Christ. The pastor called the image blasphemous and said he believed President Trump is "demon possessed." The image received backlash and was later removed from Trump's social media account.
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Texas pastor Joel Webbon criticized an AI-generated image showing President Trump as Jesus.
Webbon called the image blasphemous and claimed Trump is "demon possessed."
The image was posted by President Trump and later deleted from his Truth Social account.
The post received over 1.2 million views and was criticized by several conservative figures.
Webbon has made controversial statements in the past, including opposing immigration and women's voting rights.
Webbon linked his criticism of Trump to changes in Trump's political allies.
Newsweek reached out to both Webbon and the White House for comments but did not receive responses before publication.
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President Donald Trump posted an AI-made image of himself as Jesus, leading to criticism from conservative figures who have supported him in the past. The image was shared after he criticized Pope Leo XIV regarding the Iran war and immigration issues. This incident has intensified debates within conservative circles.
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President Trump shared an AI image of himself as Jesus on social media.
The post came after he criticized Pope Leo XIV's stance on the Iran war and immigration.
Conservatives, including former supporters, labeled the image as "blasphemy" and "narcissism."
Notable critics include Candace Owens, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Milo Yiannopoulos.
The controversy highlights divisions among conservatives about Trump's decisions, especially regarding foreign policy.
Trump’s post and his comments on the Pope have intensified discussions within conservative ranks.
Candace Owens criticized Trump's portrayal of himself as a divine figure.
The controversy is part of a larger dissent against Trump's actions in Iran.
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President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself that looked like a Jesus figure on Sunday but took it down on Monday after receiving criticism. He explained that the image was intended to show him as a doctor, related to the Red Cross, not as Jesus.
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President Trump posted an AI image of himself resembling Jesus on Sunday.
The post received criticism from religious conservatives and others.
Trump removed the image on Monday.
Trump claimed the image was meant to show him as a doctor, linked to the Red Cross.
He dismissed claims of it portraying him as Jesus as "fake news."
This news story is ongoing, with updates expected.
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President Donald Trump deleted a post on Truth Social that showed an AI-generated image of himself in a Jesus-like way. The image led to strong reactions from both supporters and critics, especially after Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV's stance on the military actions in Iran.
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President Trump removed an AI-generated image from Truth Social where he looked like Jesus.
The image showed Trump healing a sick man, similar to religious artwork of Jesus.
Background elements included the Statue of Liberty, a large U.S. flag, fighter jets, an eagle, a nurse, a praying woman, and a soldier.
The post was taken down about 12 hours after being posted.
Trump had criticized Pope Leo XIV shortly before posting the image.
The image faced backlash from both Trump's supporters and critics.
The White House has not clarified why the post was removed.
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The United States has a shortage of 10 million homes, according to a new report from White House economists. The report suggests that reducing building regulations could boost home construction and ownership. Rising home prices and increased mortgage costs are major concerns for younger voters.
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The U.S. needs 10 million more homes to meet current demand.
The White House Council of Economic Advisers released the report on this housing shortage.
Home construction slowed down significantly after the 2008 financial crisis.
Home prices have increased by 82% since 2000.
Average incomes have grown by only 12% in the same period.
The report highlights a "bureaucrat tax" that adds over $100,000 to building a home due to regulations.
Reducing these costs could lead to building as many as 13.2 million homes.
Rising mortgage rates have made it harder for people, especially those under 40, to afford homes.
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President Donald Trump made remarks about Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak on crime" and criticizing his foreign policy on Truth Social. Bishop Robert Barron and other Catholic leaders have stated that Trump should apologize to the Pope. Pope Leo XIV criticized the U.S.-Israel conflict, which many saw as a critique of Trump’s administration, leading to an escalation in their disagreement.
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President Trump called Pope Leo XIV "weak on crime" on Truth Social.
Bishop Robert Barron suggested that Trump owes the Pope an apology.
Pope Leo XIV criticized the U.S.-Israel conflict, prompting Trump's comments.
The White House directed inquiries to Trump's Truth Social post.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' president condemned Trump's remarks.
A petition for Trump to apologize has gained thousands of signatures.
Pope Leo XIV responded by saying he is not afraid of Trump's administration.
The disagreement between Trump and Pope Leo XIV is unprecedented for a sitting U.S. president.
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Although the economy has been growing and inflation is down, many Americans have a negative view of the economic situation. Consumer sentiment surveys reveal low confidence levels, and political polling shows dissatisfaction with President Trump's economic management. Despite solid economic indicators like low unemployment, rising GDP, and stable stock indexes, public opinion remains gloomy.
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The U.S. economy has shown growth over the past five years.
Inflation is lower now compared to nearly four years ago.
A recent consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan is at its lowest since 1978.
63% of people in a CBS News poll rated the economy as bad, and 65% disapproved of President Trump's handling of it.
The unemployment rate was 4.3% in March.
Inflation has been at 3.3% over the past year, even with increased energy prices.
Gasoline prices have risen to an average of $4.13 a gallon.
Political views heavily influence people's opinions on the economy.
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President Donald Trump deleted an AI-created image showing him as Jesus Christ from Truth Social after conservative backlash. He also criticized Pope Leo XIV in a separate post. These actions led to mixed reactions from his supporters.
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President Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ on Truth Social.
He deleted the image after facing criticism from conservative supporters.
The image depicted Trump in a white robe, healing a man, with various symbolic elements in the background.
Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him "weak" on crime and foreign policy.
The post criticizing the Pope remained on Trump's Truth Social page as of Monday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a conservative figure, publicly denounced the AI-generated image.
There was no official explanation provided for the image's deletion.
Newsweek reached out to the White House for comments on the incident.
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President Trump shared a social media post that depicted him as a Jesus-like figure, which upset many Christians, including some of his supporters. The image was later removed from his account, but it sparked criticism from various religious leaders. Trump claimed the image was meant to show him as a doctor related to the Red Cross, although this was not evident.
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President Trump posted an image of himself in robes resembling biblical attire, which upset many Christians.
The post was called "blasphemy" online and was deleted the next day.
Trump claimed the image had to do with him being a doctor or related to the Red Cross.
Some religious leaders and Trump allies criticized the post for promoting Christian nationalism.
Archbishop Paul Coakley and other Christian leaders expressed disappointment with Trump's rhetoric.
The controversy is one of several religious disputes during his presidency, including friction over U.S. foreign policy.
Various commentators and political figures commented on the need for humility and sensitivity in religious contexts.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Cristian Lopez-Gomez, a Honduran national, in Missouri. He is accused of rape and kidnapping on Easter Sunday. ICE has labeled him for deportation due to his alleged unlawful presence in the United States.
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Cristian Lopez-Gomez, 25, was arrested in Missouri for alleged rape and kidnapping.
ICE has placed a detainer on Lopez-Gomez, which asks local authorities to hold him for up to 48 hours so ICE can take him into federal custody.
Lopez-Gomez's alleged crimes occurred on Easter Sunday and involved sexual assault and unlawful restraint.
He is currently in Adair County jail and presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Lopez-Gomez entered the U.S. in April 2024 and was released into the country by the Biden administration.
ICE claims increased arrests of migrants without prior convictions, up 770%, though they focus mainly on those with criminal records.
ICE also arrested another individual, Cristobal Felipe-Sarmiento, in Oregon on separate charges.
No criminal history was reported for Lopez-Gomez in the United States prior to this incident.
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A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal about a letter mentioned in an article. The judge said the case didn't meet the standard needed to prove defamation against a public figure. President Trump's legal team plans to refile the lawsuit by April 27.
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A judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.
The article in question involved a letter reportedly given to Jeffrey Epstein.
The judge said Trump's case did not meet the "actual malice" standard needed for defamation of public figures.
President Trump's legal team has a deadline of April 27 to refile the lawsuit.
The Wall Street Journal's parent company, Dow Jones, and News Corp were also named in the lawsuit.
The lawsuit sought $20 billion in damages.
President Trump's legal conflicts with media outlets have mostly not succeeded.
Additional pending media-related lawsuits involving President Trump include cases against the BBC and AP.
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Two prediction market websites suggest there is a more than 50% chance that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will retire before the end of the year. Justice Alito has not announced any retirement plans. The Supreme Court currently has a conservative majority, with three justices appointed by President Trump.
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Prediction websites Kalshi and Polymarket estimate over a 50% chance of Alito retiring by the end of the year.
Alito, 76, has not publicly confirmed any retirement plans.
Alito was appointed to the Supreme Court by President George W. Bush in 2005.
The Supreme Court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with three justices appointed by President Trump.
President Trump expressed hope that Justices Clarence Thomas and Alito will remain on the court.
Alito fell ill last month but returned to work shortly after.
Alito's new book, "So Ordered," is set to release on October 6.
Alito has not completed hiring his usual number of law clerks but is interviewing candidates.
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A political strategist, Mike Madrid, explains that Latino voters are not aligning with Republicans or Democrats; instead, they are distancing themselves from both parties. This trend, called "de-alignment," shows that Latino voters feel they lack real choices and are moving away from both parties due to dissatisfaction, particularly with government performance on issues like the economy and border management.
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Mike Madrid is a Republican strategist and has studied Latino voters for 35 years.
Madrid argues Latino voters are experiencing "de-alignment," not shifting toward Republicans.
Latino voters show a potential swing of up to 25 points between election cycles.
Working-class whites and Blacks tend to stick with their political parties more consistently than Latinos.
Latino voters feel they lack real choices between the two main parties.
Democrats have historically expected Latinos to support them due to demographic trends.
Immigration is not a top priority for Latino voters, contrary to what some political strategies assume.
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Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee, is pushing for the government to release information about UFOs, also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). He believes the public can handle what he describes as "pretty wild" information and wants transparency on what government funds are spent on regarding UFO research. President Donald Trump has also shown interest in releasing documents about extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings.
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Tim Burchett, a Congressman from Tennessee, advocates for revealing hidden UFO information.
He has claimed that the U.S. government might have recovered UFO technology and possibly extraterrestrial beings, though these claims lack evidence.
President Donald Trump announced plans to order the release of documents related to aliens and UFOs.
Burchett led hearings in 2023 about UAP sightings and supported the UAP Transparency Act to release information and protect whistleblowers.
The Pentagon states there is no credible evidence of a covert reverse-engineering program related to UFOs.
Burchett suggests there are classified briefings on extraterrestrial matters that are significant.
He expresses skepticism towards military intelligence and believes taxpayers should know about secret UFO programs.
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A new Yale Youth Poll shows that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not the leading choice among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential race. In a hypothetical primary, she ranks fourth behind Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg among all voters, though she has more support from younger voters.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ranks fourth in a hypothetical 2028 Democratic presidential primary according to a Yale Youth Poll.
Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg are ahead of her in the poll.
Among voters aged 18-34, Ocasio-Cortez has more support but does not dominate.
The poll included 3,429 registered voters, with a focus on younger Americans.
Ocasio-Cortez's support is stronger among younger voters but is below 10 percent with voters aged 45 and over.
In a choice between candidates, 50 percent thought Ocasio-Cortez could win, compared to 72 percent for Newsom.
Ocasio-Cortez faces internal debates in the progressive movement about balancing activist and party establishment views.
Other potential candidates for 2028 include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg as frequent leaders in various polls.
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