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Trump's Controversial Post Deleted Amid Pope Tensions

4/15/2026

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The post was deleted less than 24 hours after it was posted on April 12, 2025.
The image showed U.S. President Donald Trump in robes touching a sick patient.
The image drew backlash, including from his supporters.
The president claimed he intended to portray himself as a doctor, not a religious figure.
The post’s removal occurred amid ongoing tensions with Pope Leo XIV over various political issues.

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Story summary

The post was deleted less than 24 hours after it was posted on April 12, 2025.
The image showed U.S. President Donald Trump in robes touching a sick patient.
The image drew backlash, including from his supporters.
The president claimed he intended to portray himself as a doctor, not a religious figure.
The post’s removal occurred amid ongoing tensions with Pope Leo XIV over various political issues.