Vice President JD Vance Defends Trump’s Controversial AI Pope Post
JD Vance staunchly defended former President Donald Trump’s AI-generated image depicting him as the Pope, despite widespread backlash from Catholic groups and politicians. The post, which surfaced shortly after Pope Francis’ death, was dismissed by Vance as a harmless joke. His response on social media platform X underscored his prioritization of free expression over perceived disrespect.
Vance’s retort to Bill Kristol of The Bulwark framed the controversy as trivial compared to geopolitical conflicts. The viral image, showing Trump in papal regalia, sparked debates about the boundaries of satire and reverence in public discourse. The incident highlights the escalating tension between humor and sensitivity in the digital age.