Bill · H.Res. 1226· House(119-HRES-1226)
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
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to condemn President Donald J. Trump for a social media post made on April 12, 2026. The post featured an AI-generated image depicting the President as Jesus Christ in a manner consistent with religious art. The House of Representatives finds that this action diminishes the dignity of the Presidency and brings disrepute to the office. The resolution asserts that such conduct trivializes religious symbolism and can be offensive to people of faith. Finally, it calls for the President to publicly state that the depiction was disrespectful and offensive.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+3
The resolution aims to protect religious sanctity by condemning the trivialization of sacred figures.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution calls for a public statement from the President regarding the offensive nature of his social media post.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Upholding respect for religious beliefs: The resolution states that those holding public trust have a responsibility to respect the diverse religious beliefs of the American people (Sec. 2, Finding 6).
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Maintaining unity: The text notes 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 (Sec. 2, Finding 8).
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Protecting the integrity of the Presidency: The resolution argues that the Presidency should reflect seriousness and respect, and that avoiding self-aggrandizing use of religious imagery protects the image and integrity of the office (Sec. 2, Finding 13).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Offense to people of faith: The use of religious imagery for personal glorification is described as something that can be deeply offensive to people of faith (Sec. 2, Finding 9).
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Fostering division: The text suggests that using religious imagery in a manner perceived as irreverent or blasphemous risks fostering division and disrespect among communities of faith (Sec. 2, Finding 10).
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Trivializing sacred figures: The resolution finds that portraying himself as Jesus Christ trivializes the most sacred figure in Christianity and makes a mockery of the faith (Sec. 2, Finding 14).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.