- Rev. Franklin Graham, a leading evangelical figure, defended Donald Trump against accusations that an AI-generated image depicted him as a Christ-like figure.
- The image, shared by Trump, showed him in a white robe with a glowing hand on a man in a hospital bed, which Trump later clarified was meant to portray him as a doctor.
- Graham stated he did not believe Trump “would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ” and condemned the backlash as “ill-intended speculation” from his enemies.
- This perspective contrasts with other faith leaders, including conservative evangelicals, who criticized the image as blasphemous and a political manipulation of holy symbols.
- Graham, a staunch ally, emphasized that Trump removed the post after understanding the concerns and praised him as “the most pro-Christian, pro-life president” in his lifetime.
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