Trump’s sacrilege Truth Social post: Letters to the Editor — April 18, 2026

President Donald Trump speaks outside the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 13, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon

The Issue: President Trump’s now-deleted Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure.

President Trump’s childlike immaturity once again rises to the top as he uses AI to brand himself as someone who is seemingly at a level equal to Jesus (“Don’s holy seethe at Pope Leo,” April 15).

I guess, if you can’t be it, fake it.

I can’t believe we are even talking about this.

How far has our country sunk?

Bob Bascelli

Seaford

With regard to the posting of an AI picture of Trump, it does not appear to me that he is Jesus Christ, as it did to the left-wing media that will do anything to disparage him.

Instead, he only appears to be helping people, with the American Flag behind him, and other symbols of this great country.

Richard Ketay

Newark, NJ

At the height of the Beatles’ popularity, John Lennon said they were more popular than Jesus.

He later apologized, but it was too late: Beatles albums were burned, radio stations refused to play their music and they received death threats.

Fast forward to Trump posting a portrait of himself as the Savior, and, just as naturally, his apologists wonder what the big deal is.

I’m sure they wouldn’t excuse Barack Obama for likening himself to the Messiah.

Unlike Lennon though, Trump offered no apologies.

Vin Morabito

Scranton, Pa.

Trump’s repeated actions along with his policies that harm the poor reveal a pattern that stands in direct contradiction to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Mr. President, do yourself a favor: Repent, and turn from your racist, classist and sexist practices and politics.

Hopefully, the midterm elections will bring a great awakening.

Arthur Mackey Jr.

Roosevelt

President Trump believes he is more important than Jesus Christ, or at least portrayed himself as a substitute for Jesus.

Jesus has so far failed to return, but Trump returned for a second term and seemingly believes people should worship him, not Jesus.

He is an anti-Catholic bigot who believes, as Christians believe of Jesus, he is never, ever wrong.

Kimball Shinkoskey

Woods Cross, Utah

After publicly feuding with Pope Leo XIV, Trump took out his personal copy of the Bible, reflected on the eight wars he stopped, the Nobel Peace Prize he should have received and his recent efforts to bring peace to the Persian Gulf region.

It was only natural that, afterward, he likened himself to Jesus.

Paul Newman

Merion Station, Pa.

The Issue: Gov. Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax targeting the wealthy with second properties in New York City.

Gov. Hochul should cut the property tax on wealthy part-time New York City residents rather than increase it (“Kat tax hit to 2nd homes,” April 15).

They use less city services than full-time residents, like schools, sanitation and public transportation.

And when they are in town, they spend generously on shopping, dining and entertainment while supporting the residential real estate market.

Robert Sanfilippo

N. Bellmore

If she wants to tax the rich, Kat should go after all the wealthy New Yorkers who bought million-dollar homes in Columbia County during COVID.

A lot of them also claimed “Permanent Residency” in both locations to keep voting in both places so suddenly we’re a Democratic county.

Nicon Zasorin

Claverack

The GOP wants citizens to have more money.

Democrats like Hochul want to take your money with more taxes and surcharges.

Robert Neglia

The Bronx

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