Vance, a Catholic, responds to conflict between Trump and Pope Leo
President Trump faced backlash from religious conservatives after criticizing Pope Leo and posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus.

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President Trump faced backlash from religious conservatives after criticizing Pope Leo and posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus.

Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump after the President criticized Pope Leo and posted a controversial AI-generated image, framing the dispute as a routine policy disagreement.
Senator criticizing the President's post
NCR and Raw Story emphasize reactions to Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV, including solidarity with the pope and backlash from Catholics. Off The Press and Patriot News Alerts focus on Speaker Johnson’s role in Trump removing the AI-generated image.
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