President Trump’s Truth Social post of an AI-altered image depicting himself as the Pope generated significant online debate. The post, made shortly after the funeral of Pope Francis, drew both praise and condemnation, with comments ranging from humorous endorsements to accusations of “lunacy.” Trump himself had previously joked about his suitability for the papacy, fueling speculation already circulating about potential successors to Pope Francis. The timing of the post, just before the start of the conclave to select the next pope, added to the controversy.
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During a White House interview, President Trump insisted that a photo depicting “MS-13” tattooed on the knuckles of deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia was not photoshopped, despite ABC News correspondent Terry Moran confirming it was. Trump repeatedly claimed the tattoos clearly read “MS-13,” rejecting Moran’s explanation that the image was altered to represent the actual numerical and alphabetical tattoos. This prompted widespread ridicule on social media, with users criticizing the President’s assertion and questioning his grasp of reality. Trump previously shared the altered image on Truth Social, using it to further his political narrative.
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Recent polls show President Trump’s approval rating has significantly dropped, falling into the thirties in some surveys. Trump responded on Truth Social by accusing pollsters of being “criminals” and committing “ELECTION FRAUD,” alleging bias and a deliberate effort to produce negative results. He specifically criticized Fox News and other media outlets for their polling data, claiming they are part of a “compromised and corrupt” press. This follows a pattern of Trump suing media outlets and pollsters over unfavorable results.
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John Q. Hosedrinker