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An image of U.S. President Donald Trump wearing classic white robe and red sash, garments with which Jesus often appears in traditional representations. A halo of light emanates from Trump. He seems to touch the forehead of a white man lying in a bed as two white women (one of them a medical care provider) and two white men (one of them a soldier) seem to pray on their knees around him. Behind him to the right of the image, the Statue of Liberty appears. In the sky above him, five figures stand or walk, four of whom seem to be soldiers. The central figure has no head, but horns, and two appendages raised awkwardly in the air, suggesting an AI hallucination — nonexistent or nonsensical visual objects Generative AI sometimes creates. On the left, a U.S. flag floats in the sky.

Did Trump post, delete AI image depicting himself in likeness of Jesus?

A rumor spread online that Trump posted an image on Truth Social depicting himself in the likeness of Jesus Christ.

Trump told reporters he did post the image, but said he thought it showed him as a doctor rather than Jesus. The image was later deleted from his Truth Social feed. Reporter Anna Rascouët-Paz has the details.

A composite image shows Amanda Ungaro, a white woman with wavy, brown hair and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump.

Did Amanda Ungaro threats prompt Melania Trump's Epstein statement? What we know

Social media users were quick to speculate that threats posted to an X account with Ungaro's name were related to Trump's connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

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This image shows Pope Leo XIV shaking U.S. Vice President JD Vance's hand.

Did Pope Leo XIV threaten to excommunicate Vance from Catholic Church?

The alleged threat attributed to the pope spread amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and the Vatican.

A composite image shows U.S. President Donald Trump alongside German Nazi Party Leader Adolf Hitler on a grid background.

Analyzing textbook graph showing Trump as ideologically similar to Hitler

The textbook asks readers to consider if they agree with the placement of 14 political figures on a graph based on their economic and social policies.

A black and white collage showing a range of fake images of Jeffrey Epstein and Melania Trump in various intimate moments, including kissing, embracing and Melania Trump pole dancing for Jeffrey Epstein.

Does this collage show photos of Melania Trump with Epstein? We set the record straight

We've previously investigated many of the images shown.

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Photos shows senior Labrador with white around eyes and muzzle

Could pill add years to your dog's life? Scientists test experimental drug

Social media users have claimed a new miracle drug is in development that could allegedly extend the lives of senior dogs.

Scientists are working on the drug, but it isn't FDA approved and hasn't been brought to market. Reporter Joey Esposito unpacked what you should know about the development of the drug for your furry friends.