In early April 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump posted and subsequently deleted an AI-generated image depicting Jesus Christ on his Truth Social platform. The post, which included commentary on the image, was widely reported by news outlets including Reuters and The Independent.
In response, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Embassy of Iran in Tajikistan (@IRANinTJ) posted a satirical video on April 10, 2026. The video, which has garnered millions of views, edits Trump's original post to include a dramatic, climactic soundtrack and visual effects, mocking the incident.
The Iranian embassy's video represents a rare instance of a diplomatic mission using viral internet culture for political satire. The incident highlights the ongoing intersection of AI-generated content, social media, and international political discourse.
As of April 15, 2026, neither Trump nor his campaign have issued a public response to the Iranian embassy's video. The original AI image shared by Trump remains deleted from his Truth Social account.
