4-13-26 Afternoon Rush - Updates To Trump v Pope War As Trump Makes Hilarious Excuse For Jesus Pic, Doubles Down
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Rush Hour Podcast — Afternoon Episode
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Donald Trump is under fire after posting a bizarre AI-generated image of himself as Jesus—and his excuse might be even stranger than the post itself. Critics across the board aren't buying it, and now the Catholic Church is stepping in, calling out what many see as deeply offensive and inappropriate.
We break down the fallout as the clash between Donald Trump and Pope Francis escalates into a full-blown "President vs. Pope" moment. Trump refuses to apologize, doubling down despite growing backlash from religious leaders and political figures alike.
Is this just another headline-grabbing stunt, or has Trump crossed a line that even his supporters can't defend? We unpack the reaction, the response from the Vatican, and why this controversy feels different.
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