Who Is Franklin Graham? Pastor Backing Donald Trump in Jesus Image Row
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US President Donald Trump received support from evangelical leader Franklin Graham amid controversy over an AI-generated image depicting Trump in a religious context. Graham defended Trump, stating that he did not intend to depict himself as Jesus Christ.
US President Donald Trump has received backing from evangelical leader Franklin Graham following controversy over an AI-generated image showing Trump being embraced by a figure resembling Jesus. The image was shared online and drew criticism from some religious figures. Trump later shared a statement from Graham on his Truth Social platform, in which Graham defended the president, saying he did not believe Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ. Graham, a long-time supporter of Trump, reiterated his position in comments to media outlets. The controversy comes amid broader scrutiny of figures within the Trump administration over the use of religious references in public remarks. The White House has not issued additional comment beyond Trump's post sharing Graham's statement.
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