H.Res. 1226

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1226 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1226

Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, 
and disrespectful social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, 
diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the 
office.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 29, 2026

Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, 
and disrespectful social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, 
diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the 
office.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution 
Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, 
and disrespectful social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, 
diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the 
office''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

The House of Representatives finds the following:
(1) On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Donald J. Trump, President 
of the United States of America, posted an image generated by 
artificial intelligence (AI) portraying himself as Jesus 
Christ.
(2) The image depicts Donald J. Trump, President of the 
United States of America, in a white robe, placing his hand, 
with light radiating from it, upon an individual in a manner 
consistent with traditional artistic portrayals of Jesus Christ 
performing acts of healing.
(3) The image further incorporates lighting effects, 
including a luminous glow surrounding the figure, along with 
figures floating in the background and a woman appearing to 
pray before him, all of which are elements historically used in 
religious art to signify divinity, holiness, and sacred 
authority.
(4) Public commentary from religious leaders, political 
figures, and members of the public overwhelmingly described the 
image as portraying President Trump as Jesus Christ or as a 
``Christ-like figure''.
(5) Jesus Christ is the central and sacred figure in 
Christianity, revered by billions of people around the world as 
the foundational figure of Christianity.
(6) All who hold public trust, especially those who hold 
the Nation's highest office, bear a heightened responsibility 
to uphold respect for the diverse religious beliefs of the 
American people.
(7) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that acts by the President of the United 
States of America that trivialize or exploit any religious 
symbolism for personal or political purposes are inconsistent 
with the spirit of mutual respect and dignity that underpins a 
pluralistic society.
(8) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that respect for religions by the President 
is essential to maintaining unity and mutual understanding 
among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United 
States.
(9) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that the use of religious imagery by the 
President for self-promotion or personal glorification 
undermines the sacred nature of such symbols and can be deeply 
offensive to people of faith.
(10) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that the abuse of religious imagery by the 
President in a manner that may be perceived as irreverent or 
blasphemous risks fostering division and disrespect among 
communities of faith.
(11) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that this conduct by the President of the 
United States diminishes the dignity of the office, brings 
disrepute to the Presidency, and undermines the respect the 
Presidential office is intended to command both domestically 
and internationally.
(12) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that such conduct by the President of the 
United States sends the wrong message about the values the 
United States stands for.
(13) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that the use of religious imagery in what is 
widely perceived as a self-aggrandizing context by the 
President risks damaging the image and integrity of the 
Presidency, which should reflect seriousness and respect for 
the diverse beliefs of the American people.
(14) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that, by portraying himself as Jesus Christ, 
he would be perceived as not only trivializing the most sacred 
figure in Christianity but also making a mockery of the faith, 
thereby inviting ridicule that diminishes the standing of the 
United States and its people on the world stage.
(15) The President of the United States of America knew or 
should have known that the Presidency is an office intended to 
embody the highest standards of respect, integrity, and 
seriousness, and conduct such as this undermines those 
essential qualities and erodes the respect the office is meant 
to command.

SEC. 3. CONDEMNATION.

Resolved,
That the House of Representatives condemns President Donald J. 
Trump for his disgraceful, despicable, and disrespectful ``Truth 
Social'' post depicting himself as Jesus Christ on April 12, 2026, 
diminishing the dignity of the Presidency and bringing disrepute to the 
office.
That Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, 
should state publicly that his depicting himself as Jesus Christ was 
disrespectful and offensive.
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