Trump Brushes Off AI Pope Image Criticism After White House Reposts It
Donald Trump defended an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on May 5, after it was posted on Truth Social on Friday, May 2, and then reposted by the White House on its official X account. The image drew criticism from Catholic leaders and others during the mourning period for Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with the conclave scheduled to open May 7. Trump said he had nothing to do with making the image and told reporters that some Catholics who objected could not take a joke.
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Trump Brushes Off AI Pope Image Criticism After White House Reposts It
Donald Trump defended an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on May 5, after it was posted on Truth Social on Friday, May 2, and then reposted by the White House on its official X account. The image drew criticism from Catholic leaders and others during the mourning period for Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with the conclave scheduled to open May 7. Trump said he had nothing to do with making the image and told reporters that some Catholics who objected could not take a joke.
Donald Trump defended an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on May 5, after it was posted on Truth Social on Friday, May 2, and then reposted by the White House on its official X account. The image drew criticism from Catholic leaders and others during the mourning period for Pope Francis, who died on April 21, with the conclave scheduled to open May 7. Trump said he had nothing to do with making the …
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