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In a recent episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart took the reins to dissect the escalating tension between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV, sparked by the pontiff’s Easter message advocating global peace. Stewart’s satirical commentary highlighted Trump’s peculiar rebuke of the Pope, branding him as “weak” and “a loser,” while also showcasing an AI-generated image of Trump portrayed as Jesus Christ that has since drawn significant backlash.
Stewart Slams Trump’s Response to the Pope
On Monday night, Stewart returned to his late-night platform, where he wasted no time addressing the Pope’s heartfelt Easter message. “It does not come into my brain that anyone in the world hearing the Pope’s message of peace will have some kind of weird problem with it,” Stewart remarked, implying that the only one who seemed to have an issue was Trump. The former president took to Truth Social, lashing out at the Pope, which Stewart found baffling.
“I am really starting to sour on this president,” Stewart quipped, cleverly acknowledging the historical parallels between Trump and the Catholic Church regarding their shared propensity for scandal management. “You and the Catholic Church both historically care deeply about the same thing – covering up sex scandals,” he joked, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The AI Jesus Image: A Step Too Far?
In a segment that further amplified the absurdity of the situation, Stewart unveiled an AI-generated image posted by Trump that depicted him in a messianic light, healing a sick man while surrounded by disciples. “I know I don
