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Reince Priebus has been accused of comparing Donald Trump to Jesus in a holiday message he sent to supporters.

Priebus, Trump's chief of staff and the Republican National Committee chairman, and Co-Chair Sharon Day released a statement 'celebrating Christmas' on Sunday.

And while it appears innocuous at first glance, some took issue with a particular passage and alleged similarities it drew between Trump and the religious figure.

Reince Priebus (pictured on December 13) has been accused of comparing Donald Trump to Jesus in a holiday message he sent to supporters

The message sent on Sunday said it is time to celebrate the good news of a 'new King'

'Just as the three wise men did on that night, this Christmas heralds a time to celebrate the good news of a new King,' the sentence that drew the ire of some people read.

'SO NOW @Reince & @GOP are comparing @realDonaldTrump to JESUS calling him 'KING' acting like he's the messiah,' one person tweeted.

'Trump isn't a king. And we bow down to no one. #ResistTrump,' another said.

'@Reince declared Trump to be like #Jesus. Your new savior is here,' one person wrote.

Many on social media were quick to blast the RNC and Priebus for the awkwardly worded release

'Hey @GOP and @Reince, a new #king? Are you insane?' Shahriar Chowdhury tweeted.

'So the RNC thinks Trump is our New King? Coming again as Jesus did? This is getting really spooking. What kind of Kool-Aid is that?' another added.

However, some defended Priebus, saying it was clear he was referring to Jesus and not Trump.

Others said it was clear Reince Priebus was not referring to Trump in his message, and was instead talking about Jesus

Donald Trump and Reince Priebus are pictured together on election night in New York

'New King is referring to Jesus please stop this nonsense,' one person said.

When asked about the wording, RNC spokesman Sean Spicer said he was offended by the question.

'I hope you are kidding,' he said in an email to Buzzfeed News. 'Christ is the King in the Christian faith. To ask this on Christmas is frankly offensive.'

REINCE PRIEBUS' CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Merry Christmas to all! Over two millennia ago, a new hope was born into the world, a Savior who would offer the promise of salvation to all mankind. Just as the three wise men did on that night, this Christmas heralds a time to celebrate the good news of a new King. We hope Americans celebrating Christmas today will enjoy a day of festivities and a renewed closeness with family and friends. Even as we celebrate, we must also remember those among us who are less fortunate. Many on this day are without hope, and need the kindness and compassion of those around them. It is our prayer we will rise to meet the material, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals all around us, and what better day is there to love our fellow man than today? As we open presents, enjoy Christmas dinner, and celebrate our own family traditions, we are mindful of our men and women in uniform. Many are stationed around the world today protecting our freedoms, and cannot be with their own spouses, children, parents, and siblings. We express the deepest gratitude for service that takes them away from celebrating with loved ones, and we ought to remember them in our thoughts and prayers not just on Christmas Day, but the whole year round. Advertisement