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Mike Johnson Says He Convinced Trump To Remove Controversial Jesus Post

Trump posted the image, removed it after speaking with Johnson, and said he had viewed it as depicting a doctor.

Mike Johnson Says He Convinced Trump To Remove Controversial Jesus Post
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Apr 14, 2026
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he urged President Donald Trump to remove an AI-generated image of Trump depicted as Jesus, and that Trump agreed. The post drew criticism from Republican figures and lawmakers.

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President whose post depicted him as Jesus and was later removed

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Former representative who denounced Trump's post

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Representative who criticized the image

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Trump Criticizes Pope Leo Over Iran and Shares AI-Generated Image

Coverage across the sides reports that Trump criticized Pope Leo over the Iran conflict and shared AI-generated imagery depicting himself as Jesus. It also recounts backlash and Mike Johnson’s account that he advised Trump to remove an image. Left-leaning outlets frame the episode as backlash to Trump, stressing Catholic lawmakers’ criticism and, in one article, questions about his fitness for office. Center outlets track responses from political and religious figures alongside Trump’s explanation for the image. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Johnson’s advice and responses from conservative or religious figures; one article particularly praises his handling.

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