Image depicting Trump as Christ-like savior removed from president's social media page following backlash

A post on President Donald Trump's social media page depicting him as a Christ-like savior appeared to have been removed after swift pushback, some of it from his own supporters

A post on President Donald Trump's social media page depicting him as a Christ-like savior appeared to have been removed after swift pushback, some of it from his own supporters.

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The picture, posted Sunday night, depicted Trump in a robe with his hand on the forehead of a bedridden man. Light surrounds the man's head, and an orb of light floats in Trump's other hand. An American flag and the Statue of Liberty adorn the backdrop.

Asked by a reporter Monday whether he posted the picture, Trump said, "I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor and had to do with Red Cross."