Image generated by AI: Trump takes himself for the pope and arouses indignation

While the Catholic world is still in mourning after the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a publication of American president Donald Trump is controversial. Truth Socialthe former President of the United States broadcast this Friday 02Mai, an image generated by artificial intelligence the representative dressed in pontifical clothes: white cassock, miter on the head and golden cross on the neck. The image was then relayed on the official X account) of the White House, which caused a wave of criticism. The reactions did not take long, especially at the Vatican, where the Italian and Spanish media, gathered for the 26th conclave scheduled for Wednesday, denounced a “lack of decency” during this period of meditation. “There is nothing intelligent or funny in this image, Mr. President,” said the Catholic Conference of New York State on X. “We have barely burst our dear Pope Francis and the Cardinals are preparing to elect his successor. Do not make fun of us, ”added the religious leaders, visibly shocked by the gesture of the republican billionaire. The Vatican, through the voice of its spokesperson Matteo Bruni, chose not to comment on this last provocation.

Donald Trump, of a presbyterian Protestant confession, had already caused controversy last February by publishing a false coverage of Time Magazine where he represented himself as a king crowned with Manhattan. More recently, a video generated by IA showed the Gaza band transformed into a seaside resort decorated with statues in its effigy. In the United States, Catholics represent approximately 20 % of the population, or some 53 million faithful, behind the majority Protestants.

Didier Assoumou with Reuters