Donald Trump's late-night Truth Social posts included a bizarre attack on Pope Leo and an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, causing significant backlash from his crucial Catholic and evangelical supporters.
During a late-night Truth Social posting spree that lasted until 4 am last Sunday, Donald Trump launched an unexpected and bizarre attack on Pope Leo, criticizing him as 'weak on crime' and 'terrible on foreign policy,' seemingly in response to the Pope's disapproval of his 'war in Iran.' Just 46 minutes later, Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus bathed in a holy glow. This series of posts provoked immediate and strong condemnation from his dedicated Catholic and evangelical base. Investigative journalist Sarah Posner highlighted the critical role these white evangelical supporters play in Trump's political aspirations, stating he 'would never have become president in 2016 or in 2024 without his white evangelical supporters.' Despite the anger, Posner suggests that these supporters are unlikely to abandon him quickly, often rationalizing his actions by believing 'God chooses an unlikely figure to lead a nation at a critical juncture.'
