The graphics published in recent days by Trump, most likely generated using artificial intelligence, presents it in a full papal outfit. The former president sits on a gilded throne and is dressed in a white cassock and Mitra. He has a golden cross around his neck, and his right hand is raised.
When asked about a controversial picture – he has posted on his account on social media, and then through the official account of the White House – Trump replied that only “Fake News” did not like this graphics, because “they do not know jokes” while Catholics were “delighted”.
– I had nothing to do with it. Someone came up with a photo in which I was dressed like a pope and threw it on the internet. I did not do it. I have no idea where it came from. Maybe it was AI, but I don't know anything about it. I saw it only yesterday evening. Actually, my wife decided it was sweet – said Trump in the oval office. When asked if it was appropriate to post graphics by the White House, He only answered: “Come on.”
American bishops criticized Trump
On Saturday, the Catholic conference of New York, representing bishops from this state, criticized the president for his joke, claiming that There was no “nothing wise or funny” in him.
“We have just buried our beloved Pope Francis, and the cardinals are going to enter the solemn conclave to choose a new successor to St. Peter. Do not mock us” – It was written in a message on the X. platform.
Participating in the conclave Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that the picture inserted by Trump “was not good”. Trump previously joked that he would like to become a pope, but a moment later he mentioned Dolan as a good candidate for the head of the church.
