US EditionTrump downplays AI pope image: ‘The Catholics loved it’
- President Donald Trump responded on Monday to backlash over an AI-generated image posted last Friday showing him dressed as the pope on social media.
- The image drew criticism particularly from Catholic groups who condemned it as offensive, while Trump blamed negative reactions on the fake news media, not Catholics.
- Trump described the image as a joke that his wife found cute, denied involvement in creating it, and noted the White House reposted the image across platforms despite controversy.
- Trump dismissed criticism by saying, "Give me a break, somebody did it in fun," and noted that "The Catholics loved it." Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt, speaking on behalf of the White House, emphasized the President’s commitment to honoring Pope Francis and supporting religious freedom.
- Experts warned that AI-generated images blend fact and fiction, and this event illustrates the growing use of AI and social media for shaping political narratives.
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A Pope can't lie, but Trump does about the pope picture
I couldn't believe when I read that Trump said he had nothing to do with the AI generated picture of him as the pope. "Somebody" put it up on his account. He had no idea who. The President of the United States has no idea of what is happening. Keep...
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