" Do not bemock us . "

In case you missed the news, Donald Trump wants to be the next Pope.

Last week, he jokingly (?!?) said, “I’d like to be Pope. That would be my number one choice.”

On Saturday, theinternet collectively lost itwhen the White House posted this AI picture:

Lawrence O’Donnell called it, “A photograph of deep unrelenting perversion.”

Governor Kathy Hochul from New York called it “deeply offensive.”

And a BUNCH of people asked something like this: “Just for a second imagine if Obama did this?”

Now, the Catholic Bishops of New York State have weighed in on it.

Their response is going mega viral:

Meanwhile, Team Trump seemed to double-down on the joke with another AI video:

LOL 🤣 #maga#popetrump#donaldtrump#viral#hannahmontana

Thoughts?

A man in a suit and tie speaks into a microphone at what appears to be an outdoor event

Man outdoors, blurry helicopter in background, caption reads: "I'd like to be Pope."

Donald J. Trump is edited to appear in a papal outfit with a pointed hat, seated on a throne-like chair, raising one finger

Tweet with edited image of Donald Trump dressed as the Pope. Lawrence O'Donnell caption reads: "This is a photograph of deep unrelenting perversion."

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Image of a tweet featuring Donald J. Trump in papal attire, with text expressing offense by Governor Kathy Hochul regarding the image

Tweet humorously depicts Donald Trump wearing papal attire, sitting on a throne

Religious service in a grand cathedral, with a clergy member speaking at a podium. Congregants in the foreground and a large photo displayed

Donald Trump is shown in attire resembling a Pope's robes and hat, holding up one finger. The post is a satirical mix of religious and political themes