From the Christian Post:
Evangelist and Samaritan’s Purse CEO Franklin Graham issued a statement Thursday morning dismissing the backlash to President Donald Trump’s since-deleted social media post depicting him as a robed, Christ-like figure with light emanating from his hands.
“I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ — that would certainly be inappropriate,” Graham said. “I’m thankful the President has made it very clear that this was not at all what he thought the AI-generated image was representing — he thought it was a doctor helping someone, and when he learned of the concerns, he immediately removed the post.”
I had received some questions about President @realDonaldTrump‘s recent posts, and here are my thoughts:
I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ—that would certainly be inappropriate. I’m thankful the President has made it very clear that…
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 16, 2026