"Eighty percent of 2024 Trump voters and 79% of Republicans reacted negatively to Trump posting an image depicting himself as Jesus, according to a poll."
"Overall, 87% of Americans had a negative reaction to Trump posting an image portraying himself as Jesus, which was swiftly labeled 'blasphemy' online."
"Trump's image, which showed him in white and red robes, was deleted from his account the next morning after widespread condemnation."
"The reaction to Trump's Jesus post triggered discomfort across the political spectrum, indicating a rare cross-partisan rejection in modern polling."
Eighty percent of 2024 Trump voters and 79% of Republicans had negative reactions to Trump’s image depicting himself as Jesus. Overall, 87% of Americans disapproved of the post. Additionally, 69% reacted negatively to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's prayer at the Pentagon. Trump's image, which was labeled blasphemous, was deleted shortly after posting. This incident reflects a broader trend of increasing religious unaffiliation in America, with Pope Leo XIV receiving favorable views from 41% of Americans.
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