Pope Trump the First? Internet Implodes as Trump Posts AI Image in Papal Robes
VATICAN, D.C. – Just days after the death of Pope Francis, former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed in full papal regalia, declaring what many feared he’d one day attempt: spiritual supremacy alongside political power.
The image, posted on Truth Social and cross-shared to X (formerly Twitter, now legally known as “TruthTwitX”), shows Trump seated on a golden throne, adorned in white robes, wearing a mitre so tall it might have its own ZIP code. A solemn crucifix dangles from his neck, completing what can only be described as “Vatican Vegas.”
“I’d like to be Pope. That would be my number one choice,” Trump told reporters casually earlier this week, shortly before boarding a golf cart decorated with angels and red hats. “Not for the robes — although, tremendous robes — but because I think I’d be a very classy spiritual leader. Better than most. Maybe the best ever.”
The post dropped just 11 days after Pope Francis’ passing, sparking holy outrage faster than a speeding collection plate. Critics were quick to denounce the image as “blasphemous,” “shameless,” and “inevitable.”
“Please take this down,” wrote one user. “As a Catholic, I find this deeply offensive. Also, why does the crucifix look Photoshopped from a Mar-a-Lago gift shop?”
The Vatican has yet to comment, though one anonymous Swiss Guard allegedly muttered, “Mamma mia,” before resigning on the spot and requesting reassignment to a monastery without internet access.
During the actual funeral for Pope Francis last week, Trump was spotted in a cobalt-blue suit (technically “papal adjacent”) and was reportedly chewing gum while mouthing “Ave Big Mac-a.” Critics say the gum was disrespectful, though Trump campaign aides claimed it was “nicotine-infused sacrament.”
Perhaps most awkwardly, Trump was seen having a brief but bizarre conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during the funeral, allegedly offering to “bless the eastern front with American vibes.” Sources close to Zelensky said he replied with a tight smile and the international sign for “please go away.”
While Trump’s AI papal portrait has divided public opinion, it’s united Photoshop experts and theologians in a shared expression of exhausted disbelief. Meanwhile, Trump supporters have begun circulating “Pope Trump 2025” bumper stickers, t-shirts, and frankincense-scented NFTs.
In a late-night post, Trump doubled down, saying: “Many people are saying I look fantastic in white. Very Pope-like. Better than the last guy. I could do the job. I already forgive people all the time, especially myself.”
Serious Note: While satire has a place, we acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis as a solemn moment for millions of Catholics worldwide. Respect for faith and tradition matters — even if not everyone remembers to show it.
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