Bill Pulte Encouraged Trump To Post Controversial Jesus Meme On Truth Social

Trump posted a controversial AI-generated image of himself as a Christ-like healer on Truth Social.

“"America has been sick for a long time”

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Axios reported that Trump discussed the meme with his housing finance chief Bill Pulte before posting it.

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Two advisers told Axios that Pulte brought the image to Trump's attention while they were in South Florida together.

One adviser said, 'Everyone thought it was a joke.'

Pulte has stirred up trouble behind the scenes, including incidents with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Trump defended the post by claiming it was supposed to be him as a doctor.

The AI-generated image was first posted in February by MAGA influencer Nick Adams.

Adams was nominated by Trump to be ambassador to Malaysia, though the nomination was withdrawn.

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The meme was widely criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike.

The post came as Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV.

The pope responded, 'Blessed are the peacemakers.'

Bill Pulte has been a ubiquitous figure in Trump's orbit.

He fired dozens of Fannie Mae employees without evidence.

The Financial Times called Pulte an unqualified political operative.

Trump put him in charge of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The Jesus meme episode added to a series of missteps.