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What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism

President Donald Trump sparked immediate outcry on April 12, 2026, when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump later said was supposed to depict him as a doctor, came shortly after the president criticized Pope Leo XIV as “weak” and “terrible.”

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Top Democratic strategist says Trump can’t be the anti-Christ because the president is too dumb

Carville’s comments come after Trump received significant criticism over a post depicting himself as Jesus

The Independent UK

JD Vance Cancels Another Appearance After Empty Seats Embarrassment and White House Dinner Shooting

JD Vance pulled out of a TPUSA event at Iowa State after drawing a quarter-full arena in Georgia, getting heckled, and losing campus chapter leaders to resignations.

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Vance pulls out of TPUSA event with Erika Kirk weeks after she left him alone on a Georgia stage

TPUSA confirmed to The Daily Beast that ERika Kirk, the husband of its co-founder Charlie Kirk, would take to the stage at the Iowa State University alone Thursday

The Independent UK

JD Vance’s key role in Iran talks presents him with a thorny predicament

Vice-president faces challenges as he assumes potential role of point man in endeavor to end a war he opposed

The Guardian - US

“Biblically informed hatred”: inside the church running spiritual ops at Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon

Killing children in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Readers reply: Donald Trump is not the messiah. But what does it take to convince people that you are?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

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‘Counter to the message of Jesus’: progressive Christians stake a claim to their religion amid Trump-pope feud

Anti-war, anti-ICE, anti-authoritarian Christians are organizing around their faith in opposition to the version claimed by Trump and Hegseth

The Guardian - US

Mike Pence says Trump should back off the Pope and shreds president’s ‘offensive’ Jesus pictures

President has gone on several social media rampages against Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff spoke out against the war in Iran

The Independent UK

From Wulfstan of York to Pete Hegseth, fake Bible verses have often been politicized

How can Pete Hegseth, the United States defense secretary who claims to be a devout evangelical Christian, have placed Quentin Tarantino on the same footing as the word of God?

The Conversation

IOF Soldier Image Under Fire as 'Stolen Palestinian Home' Claim Spreads Online

Viral image of an Israeli soldier triggers 'stolen Palestinian home' claims online, sparking debate over Arabic calligraphy in the background

International Business Times UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Donald Trump 'Loves Cult-Like Worship', Calls MAGA Influencer 'Demonic'

Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Donald Trump of craving 'cult‑like worship' and calls MAGA influencer Laura Loomer 'demonic' in a fiery podcast appearance, highlighting a growing rift inside his movement as former loyalists question his inner circle and the direction of MAGA.

International Business Times UK

The Guardian view on the Vatican v the White House: Pope Leo is carrying on Francis’s good work

Editorial: The pontiff’s criticisms of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran indicate a welcome resolve to follow in his predecessor’s footseps

The Guardian - UK

Israel Celebrates Yom HaZikaron, Viral Post Confirms Celebration Centres On Honouring 30,961 Lives Lost to War and Terror

Israel observes Yom HaZikaron, a day of remembrance for 30,961 lives lost to war and terror. A viral post highlights the solemnity and significance of the occasion.

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Netanyahu comes to Twitter real quick after IDF soldier smashes the head of a Jesus statue: ‘All religions flourish in our land’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to X on April 20, 2026, to address the viral video of an IDF soldier smashing the head off a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, stating he was “stunned and saddened” while insisting that “all religions flourish in our land.” The statement landed less…

The Guardian - US

Tucker Carlson says he regrets backing Donald Trump and is ‘tormented by it’

Podcaster admits he ‘misled’ supporters as his rift with the US president deepens over the Iran war

The Independent UK

Trump lets Joe Rogan torch him on Iran but goes to war with Pope Leo. Is ‘bro’ base more politically potent than Jesus?

ANALYSIS: Trump’s rare magnanimity in the face of top podcaster’s criticism contrasts with his blistering attacks on the leader of the Catholic faith, writes Andrew Feinberg ... and shows who he’s most concerned about when it comes to November’s elections

The Times of India

'Will take harsh disciplinary action': Netanyahu condemns IDF soldier over damage to Jesus statue in Lebanon

An Israeli soldier allegedly damaged a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the act. He stated that military authorities are investigating and will take disciplinary action. Israel respects all religions and their symbols. The incident has caused hurt to believers worldwide. Foreign Affairs…

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Is Insulting Christ the New Norm? Palestinians Slam Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue in Lebanon

A photograph showing an Israeli soldier vandalising a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has sparked outrage and scrutiny over military conduct, amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.

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IDF admits photo of soldier desecrating statue of Jesus Christ is real, Israel says sorry if any Christians have hurt feelings

Well, at least they're not arguing this statue was a high-ranking member of Hezbollah.

The Times of India

'Offends our religious feelings': Image of IDF soldier striking Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks outrage

Israel’s military has opened an investigation after a photograph circulated online appearing to show one of its soldiers striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.

International Business Times UK

Israeli Soldier Photographed Smashing Head of Jesus Christ Statue, IDF Now Investigating Viral Photo

A viral image allegedly showing an Israeli soldier vandalizing a Jesus statue in Lebanon has sparked outrage. The IDF is investigating the photo's authenticity amid ongoing regional tensions.

The Mary Sue

‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

International Business Times UK

The AI Jesus Fallout: Donald Trump Reportedly Forced Into Oval Office Bible Reading To Save Christian Support

Donald Trump will read a Bible passage from the Oval Office as part of a national 'America Reads The Bible' event, amid growing anger from Catholics over his feud with Pope Leo XIV and an AI image casting him as Jesus.

The Guardian - UK

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