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Trump's Controversial Post Sparks Conservative Backlash

4/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump drew Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.)'s criticism over a Truth Social post threatening to annihilate Iranian civilization and depicting him as Jesus.
The Easter Sunday post showed Trump healing a sick man and was deleted after conservative backlash.
Trump defended the image, saying he meant to portray himself as a Red Cross doctor.
The incident highlights growing conservative criticism of Trump's controversial social-media presence.

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U.S. President Donald Trump drew Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.)'s criticism over a Truth Social post threatening to annihilate Iranian civilization and depicting him as Jesus.
The Easter Sunday post showed Trump healing a sick man and was deleted after conservative backlash.
Trump defended the image, saying he meant to portray himself as a Red Cross doctor.
The incident highlights growing conservative criticism of Trump's controversial social-media presence.