05/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2026 07:45
Washington, DC)-On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green introduced the "Original Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, and disrespectful social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the office."The resolution exposes concerns about the April 12, 2026, "Truth Social" post, describing it as disrespectful and offensive for using artificial intelligence to depict himself (Donald Trump) in a manner consistent with sacred religious imagery. As reported by Reuters, the AI-generated image portrayed him as a Christ-like figure and sparked widespread backlash from religious leaders and the public. The resolution notes that such conduct is offensive to people of faith and diminishes the respect and seriousness the office of the Presidency is meant to embody. The resolution also reaffirms the importance of respecting religious precepts upholding the constitutional principles of religious freedom.
A copy of the resolution is accessible by clicking here.
Congressman Al Green stated, "I strongly condemn President Trump's post depicting himself as Jesus Christ. Using sacred religious imagery in this way is profoundly disrespectful to people of faith, not only in America, but around the world. It diminishes the dignity of the Presidency and sends the wrong message about the values we stand for. The American people deserve leadership that respects our shared beliefs and upholds the integrity of this office."