United States President Donald Trump has deleted a controversial post on Truth Social that portrayed him as a Jesus-like figure healing a sick man in a hospital bed. The computer generated image drew swift backlash from across the political spectrum, including criticism from some of his most loyal supporters.

The post appeared shortly after Trump shared a lengthy message attacking Pope Leo the Fourteenth, who has been critical of United States and Israeli military actions in Iran. The White House has not yet clarified why the image was removed, and further details are expected as the story develops.