On Monday, President Donald Trump addressed the controversy surrounding an image that depicted him in papal attire, stating he had no involvement in its creation. During a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump commented on the image that has drawn criticism from some members of the Catholic community. "I just saw it last evening," he said, clarifying that the picture was made as a joke.

The photograph in question shows Trump dressed similarly to a pope, an image that has not been well-received by all, with some finding it offensive. Despite the backlash, Trump mentioned that his wife, Melania Trump, found the image to be "cute."

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