Donald Trump’s AI‑generated Jesus and Earth‑bombing posts get MAGA defense

On May 17, 2026, former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to share AI‑generated images that sparked controversy. One post depicted Trump as Jesus Christ during a prayer gathering on the National Mall, prompting a mixed reaction from attendees. Several MAGA supporters defended the image, with a North Carolina resident saying, "He's not Jesus Christ. He's a man who follows after God's own heart," and a Wisconsin retiree asserting the picture showed Trump "under Jesus" and doing what the savior wants.

Later the same day, Trump posted another AI‑generated illustration showing himself in a spacecraft pressing a red button that detonated explosions on Earth. The scene featured military‑like figures and displayed the text “TARGET DESTROYED.” The image was shared amid the “Rededicate 250” event, following a pre‑taped Bible reading and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s prayer for mercy. The post continued Trump’s pattern of posting fantastical, space‑themed memes that critics described as genocidal threats, while his supporters again dismissed any offense.

Both images illustrate the president’s use of AI‑generated content to rally his base and provoke public debate over the appropriateness of such messages.