Afghanistan, April 14 -- Donald Trump removed a controversial AI-generated image from his Truth Social account after backlash from Christian groups and religious leaders.

The image showed Trump in white clothing appearing to heal a sick man, drawing criticism from both Catholic and evangelical communities, who called it offensive and inappropriate.

The backlash intensified after Trump's recent criticism of Pope Leo XIV, whom he described as weak on crime and ineffective in foreign policy.

Trump later said the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus, and accused "fake media" of misinterpreting the post.

The controversy comes amid growing tensions between Trump and religious figures, particularly after the Pope criticized U.S. policies,...