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Outrage from Trump's closest allies begging him to show 'humility' after GOD image goes viral - and Iran's top leader slams 'insult' to Pope Leo

Apr 13, 2026Right

Conservatives are expressing outrage after Donald Trump posted an image of portraying himself as Jesus Christ, forcing fractures among his evangelical base.

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