Trump Tries to Get on God’s Good Side After Week of Blasphemy
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump is attempting to restore his religious image after backlash for posting an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, which drew criticism even from his supporters.
- As part of a week-long event called ‘America Reads the Bible,’ Trump will pre-record a reading of Old Testament scripture from the Oval Office, focusing on a passage warning King Solomon about abandoning God’s commands.
- The event, which includes participation from officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, aims to promote a resurgence of religion and reaffirm the U.S. as "one Nation under God."
- Trump has also engaged in a public dispute with Pope Leo XIV, falsely claiming the pope supports Iran having nuclear weapons, a statement the Vatican has denied and sought to de-escalate.
- Despite efforts to mend his religious standing, Trump continues to post controversial AI-generated images involving religious themes, including a recent picture showing him embracing Jesus.
