United States
Johnson contacts Trump over Jesus image backlash
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 21:48 UTC · 1 source
Speaker Mike Johnson says he contacted President Donald Trump over backlash to a now-deleted image that critics said depicted Trump as Jesus Christ. Johnson told Trump the image was not received as intended after he saw the controversy unfold. The conversation highlights ongoing tensions within the Republican Party over messaging and imagery. This incident underscores the sensitivity of political symbolism in the current U.S. political climate.
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Cycle: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 21:48 UTC · First reported: 19h ago
