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Trump's Jesus meme sparks controversy

Trump's Jesus meme sparks controversy

The controversy has intensified Trump's ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV, who recently described the world as being 'ravaged by tyrants.' Republican Senator Thom Tillis urged Trump to apologize to the Pope, arguing that 'when you're wrong, you're wrong.' Reports suggest that Trump consulted with Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte before sharing the image.

The incident has united various Christian groups against the president's use of religious imagery for political purposes during a tense midterm election cycle.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Leo XIV
267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Thom Tillis
United States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
Bill Pulte
American philanthropist and executive