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Trump's explanation for Jesus post backfires

Apr 14, 2026Far Left

President Donald Trump deleted a Sunday post depicting him as a Christ-like figure healing a bedridden man, but defended it Monday, claiming the image showed him as a Red Cross doctor rather than Jesus Christ. Standing outside the Oval Office beside a DoorDash driver, Trump blamed "fake news" for the interpretation. His explanation failed to convince…

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