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Colbert: Trump's AI Image Reveals Approval-Rating Envy

4/15/2026

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On April 15, Stephen Colbert criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for an artificial intelligence (AI) image depicting him as Jesus.
Colbert said Trump suffers from 'approval-rating envy' because Pope Leo XIV is popular.
He noted that Trump's supporters expressed concern over the image, and Trump claimed he meant to depict himself as a doctor.
Colbert speculated Trump might be the 'antichrist' and noted his jealousy of the Pope's status.

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On April 15, Stephen Colbert criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for an artificial intelligence (AI) image depicting him as Jesus.
Colbert said Trump suffers from 'approval-rating envy' because Pope Leo XIV is popular.
He noted that Trump's supporters expressed concern over the image, and Trump claimed he meant to depict himself as a doctor.
Colbert speculated Trump might be the 'antichrist' and noted his jealousy of the Pope's status.