GOP Speaker says Pope Leo brought Trump’s anger on himself
Speaker Mike Johnson argued that Pope Leo XIV should expect political criticism after the pontiff condemned the U.S. war in Iran.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump's criticisms of Pope Leo XIV, arguing that religious leaders should expect political pushback when entering policy debates regarding the ongoing U.S. war in Iran.
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