This AI-generated fake image shared by President Donald Trump to the social media platform Truth Social shows him depicted as the pope, wearing papal attire and a crucifix hanging around his neck while pointing with his index finger.
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Trump posts AI-generated image of himself as the pope days before conclave vote

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope prompting swift backlash just days before the conclave is set to elect Pope Francis' successor. The Vatican has declined to comment on the matter.

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This AI-generated fake image shared by President Donald Trump to the social media platform Truth Social shows him depicted as the pope, wearing papal attire and a crucifix hanging around his neck while pointing with his index finger.
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