“On Orthodox Easter, President Trump attacked the Pope because the Pope is rightly against Trump’s war in Iran and then he posted this picture of himself as if he is replacing Jesus,” she said. “I completely denounce this and I’m praying against it.”
Conservative activist Riley Gaines also criticized the image, saying “a little humility” would serve Trump well. “God shall not be mocked,” she insisted.
Trump, after deleting the post, said Gaines’ criticism did not impact his decision, arguing: “I didn’t listen to Riley Gaines. I’m not a big fan of Riley, actually.”
Gaines later celebrated the removal of the post which “missed the mark” and said she would continue supporting Trump and the “America first agenda.”
This isn’t the first time Trump has shared an image that appears to depict him as a religious figure.
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