Politico: Johnson reportedly instructed Trump to remove Jesus-like presidential image

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Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that an image of him as Jesus Christ was removed from his social media platform due to conservative backlash, not because it was deemed blasphemous.

Trump made this statement during a recent interview. He stated that he had instructed his team to remove the image, which showed him in a pose similar to Jesus Christ, but Trump claimed that it was done at his request and not due to any concerns about its content.

The image in question has sparked controversy among some conservatives who have expressed outrage over what they perceive as an attempt by Trump to portray himself as a messianic figure. However, others have defended the image, saying that it is simply a creative expression of admiration for Trump’s leadership.

Trump’s comments on the matter come after he claimed that his team had removed the image due to “conservative backlash”. The exact circumstances surrounding the removal of the image are unclear, but Trump’s statement suggests that he may be trying to downplay any controversy surrounding it.

The incident has sparked a wider debate about the limits of free speech and the role of social media platforms in regulating content. While some have defended the image as a legitimate form of expression, others have criticized Trump for attempting to use his platform to promote himself in a way that is perceived as divisive or inflammatory.

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