Hegseth-affiliated pastor Doug Wilson says Trump ‘has to do better’ after AI Jesus debacle

Hegseth-affiliated pastor Doug Wilson says Trump ‘has to do better’ after AI Jesus debacle


EXCLUSIVE — Pastor Doug Wilson, the Reformed theologian who has gained notoriety as a spiritual mentor to government officials, including War Secretary Pete Hegseth, believes President Donald Trump needs clearer spiritual guidance after committing “blasphemy” with artificial intelligence.

Trump posted an image to social media Sunday evening that depicted himself in scarlet robes and illuminating light that evoked the appearance of Jesus Christ. He removed the image on Monday morning after the illustration, which portrayed him healing a sick man while being prayed to by adorers and watched from above by celestial beings, was criticized as blasphemous by Christian supporters.

At a later press availability, Trump told reporters that he “thought it was me as a doctor and had to do with [the] Red Cross” and blamed the press for stoking the outrage.

Wilson, however, said the explanation does not quite cut it.

“I am glad he deleted it, and glad

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