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Franklin Graham Defends Trump Over Jesus Image

Graham said Trump did not knowingly depict himself as Jesus and called the backlash over the deleted AI image overblown.

  • On Sunday, President Donald Trump deleted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a haloed messiah after religious leaders condemned it as blasphemous, later claiming he believed it portrayed him as a doctor.
  • Evangelical leader Rev. Franklin Graham defended Trump on Thursday, arguing the image contained no spiritual references and dismissing criticism as "ill-intended speculation" driven by political opponents.
  • Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene condemned Graham's defense as "one of the worst things I've seen," arguing he should lead Trump to Christianity rather than enabling alleged blasphemy.
  • The White House issued barbs against Pope Leo XIV, including claims the religious leader is "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy," as administration tensions with the Holy See persist.
  • Pope Leo XIV preached peace in Cameroon on Thursday, rebuking "those who manipulate religion and the very name of God" for political gain amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Premier Christianity broke the news on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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