Iran has ridiculed Donald Trump’s recent comparisons to Jesus Christ by releasing a video depicting him being cast into hell. The provocative clip emerges amidst Trump’s escalating conflict with Pope Leo, following the US President’s controversial AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus.
In the deleted image shared by Trump on Truth Social, he is depicted in a white robe performing a healing act, resembling a religious painting. However, Iran’s new video takes a more drastic turn, showing Jesus descending to cast Trump into the fiery abyss.
The video portrays Trump’s supporters transitioning from admiration to shock as Jesus strikes the President, causing him to fall into a blazing pit. Trump has not directly addressed the video but attempted to clarify his original post, claiming he believed it depicted him as a doctor, not a religious figure.
Trump later explained that he removed the post due to confusion among viewers. Meanwhile, tensions between Trump and Pope Leo have intensified, with Trump criticizing the pontiff for being “weak on crime” and urging him to prioritize his role as a religious leader over political matters.
The clash between the two figures stemmed from the Pope’s Easter message condemning war and advocating for peace, which Trump perceived as a criticism of his foreign policies, particularly towards Iran. Despite the disagreements, the Pope affirmed his commitment to promoting peace and expressed no fear of the Trump administration.
Vice President JD Vance, a devout Catholic, cautioned the Pope about discussing theological matters, referencing the longstanding tradition of just war theory to justify conflicts.
