"Trump's A.I.-generated image depicted him as Jesus, surrounded by symbols of American power, which provoked an unprecedented backlash from far-right pastors and influencers."
"The fallout from the image was immediate, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson condemning the post, calling it a significant misstep."
"In a parallel storyline on The Boys, the character Homelander experiences a vision of apotheosis, mirroring Trump's controversial portrayal and the ensuing damage control."
President Trump posted an A.I.-generated image of himself as Jesus, which drew immediate condemnation from far-right pastors and influencers. This incident coincided with a similar plot in The Boys, where a character experiences a vision of apotheosis. Trump's defense claimed he thought the image depicted him as a doctor, but the backlash highlighted a significant misstep. The negative response from his usual supporters was unprecedented, indicating a shift in perception regarding his actions and their implications.
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