'Fake Jesus!': Iran turns Trump's deleted AI-image into a viral LEGO diss track amid Pope row | In pics
After Donald Trump’s AI “Jesus” post, an Iranian-linked video turned it into a viral diss track—blending satire, war, and propaganda in one clip. The video features a catchy rap soundtrack and a 'Fake Jesus!" chorus that'll have you nodding along.
Check it out below.
'Fake Jesus!': The video everyone is sharing
Iran has dropped a fresh Trump diss track!
Titled “Fake Jesus,” the video reimagines US President Donald Trump as a LEGO-style character dressed in a red robe and MAGA hat, casting him as a self-proclaimed healer. The visuals are paired with rap-style lyrics that accuse him of mocking religion while escalating conflict.
It is not subtle.
“You put on the robe and the glowing light, pretending to heal while you start to fight,” the lyrics say, as the animated Trump figure moves through scenes of destruction and war.
The clip, watermarked “Persiabol,” contrasts this portrayal with Iran’s depiction of Jesus as a prophet of mercy, framing the narrative as one of “sacred defence” against aggression.
The post that started everything
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social depicting him in a Jesus-like pose — glowing hands, healing imagery, the works. The backlash was immediate, across political lines. Even some MAGA supporters pushed back. Trump deleted the post. His explanation, offered afterwards, was that the image showed him as a "doctor," not a religious figure. He declined to apologise to the Pope. Within hours, the internet had a new obsession (and Iran) had new meme material.
Enter the LEGO-style animation
A 90-second AI-generated LEGO animation titled "Fake Jesus" appeared on X, posted by the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in South Africa. The video, watermarked by a creator called Persiabol, features a Trump minifigure in a MAGA hat and flowing red robe performing mock healings while rap-style lyrics accuse him of posing as a saviour while bombing countries and feuding with the Pope. "Fake Jesus!" proclaims the catchy chorus. Within hours, the video had racked up 48,000 views from the embassy's account alone. A repost by political commentator Ed Krassen has also pulled in over 300,000 views and 11,000 likes.
What's actually in the video
The animation contrasts Trump's portrayed messianic picture with the US's ongoing war on Iran alongside Israel. It shows scenes of destruction, bombing, and also features important American symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the national bird, the Bald Eagle.
Who created the video?
The watermark on the video points to Persiabol, sometimes credited as PersiaBoi Studios, an Iranian media operation that has been producing AI-generated LEGO-style animations covering Middle East conflicts, US politics, and geopolitical satire. They reportedly release new videos frequently, sometimes daily. Earlier work touched on missile strikes, Epstein references, and broader conflict narratives.
Netizens react to "Fake Jesus!"
The comment sections are on fire, with netizens applauding the satirical meme warfare. "I have fallen in love with these Iranian Embassy handles on Twitter... way to go guys," wrote one user. Another called it "pure cinema." Someone referenced the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff with a characteristically internet response: "Maybe you should open the strait long enough for us to put our president in a boat in the middle of it... then you can close it again."
"Jesus of Epstein Island," said another user, an apparent reference to Trump's former ties with sex offender and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Vance calls it a joke
Earlier, Vice President JD Vance, a self-described "baby Catholic", when asked about Trump's AI image during a Fox News interview, called it "not newsworthy" and insisted Trump had been "posting a joke." He also said it was "totally reasonable" for Trump to be feuding with Pope Leo XIV, and suggested the Vatican should "stick to matters of morality" and stay out of American foreign policy.
The pope disagrees
Pope Leo, for his part, had already made his position clear. Flying to Africa earlier that Monday, he told reporters he had "no fear, neither of the Trump administration nor speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel." Trump had earlier called the American-born pope "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy" in a 334-word Truth Social post.
YouTube removes pro-Iran AI channel mocking Trump amid war
This comes as YouTube has taken down a channel run by a pro-Iran group known for viral Lego-style AI videos targeting US President Donald Trump.
The channel, Explosive Media, had gained traction during the war, with clips mocking the US campaign drawing millions of views. YouTube said the channel was removed for violating policies on spam, deceptive practices and scams, without giving further details.
The suspension took place on March 27, but the group continues to post similar content on platforms like X and Telegram.
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