Donald Trump hit with extreme

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21 and a large public memorial on April 26, Donald Trump has sparked widespread outrage with a controversial Instagram post. Just days after attending the late pope’s service, Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope—wearing ceremonial robes, a mitre, and seated on a golden throne. The post, viewed as highly inappropriate by many, has been slammed as “a new low,” with critics accusing Trump of disrespecting both the Catholic Church and basic presidential decorum.

Social media users quickly condemned the image, calling it blasphemous and in poor taste, especially since Trump is not Catholic. One commenter stated, “This isn’t funny—it’s disgraceful.” Others expressed disappointment in the president’s behavior, noting that even for Trump, this crossed a line. The backlash follows an earlier moment when Trump joked he’d like to become the next pope. That comment, along with the Instagram post, has fueled a wave of criticism and mockery online, with many questioning Trump’s understanding of Catholic traditions and accusing him of exploiting religion for attention.