# Trump vs The Pope?! Controversial “Jesus” Post Sparks Outrage | Lichtman Live #222

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Published: 2026-04-15T02:34:39+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lichtmanlive/episodes/Trump-vs-The-Pope---Controversial-Jesus-Post-Sparks-Outrage--Lichtman-Live-222-e3hu4h6
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## Resource

President Donald Trump is facing backlash after attacking the Pope and sharing a controversial image depicting himself as Jesus. The move has sparked intense reactions across political and religious communities, raising questions about tone, intent, and how this moment could impact his relationship with Christian voters and faith leaders. In this livestream, we break down: • Trump’s comments about the Pope and what led up to them • The controversial image and why it’s drawing criticism • Reactions from religious leaders and political figures • What this could mean for Trump’s support among Christian voters • The broader implications for religion and politics in the U.S. This moment adds to growing tensions around faith, politics, and public messaging as the 2026 political landscape continues to take shape. Join us live for real-time analysis, context, and discussion. 🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history! 📅 Join us LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/join 📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/ Conservative at the Core has been selected as a History finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: https://undpress.nd.edu/blog/2026/03/20/notre-dame-press-titles-named-2025-foreword-indies-finalists/ 👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/ Find all of our links here! 🔗 https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman #pope #trump #donaldtrump #blasphemous #politics

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