The post comes just days after Trump jokingly told reporters, “I’d like to be pope, that would be my number one choice”.
US President Donald Trump has stirred reactions after sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on Truth Social. The digitally altered photo, later reposted by the White House, depicts Trump in full papal regalia, complete with a mitre and golden crucifix. The post follows his recent quip about wanting to be pope.
The image emerged days after Trump joked, “I’d like to be pope, that would be my number one choice,” when asked about the upcoming conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor. The remark, made ahead of the late pontiff’s April 21 passing, has fueled both amusement and skepticism online.
While some dismissed the post as satire, others questioned its timing amid the Catholic Church’s transition. The White House has not clarified whether the repost was an official endorsement or a lighthearted gesture.