Trump gets an earful from Catholics on Capitol Hill after 'disgraceful' attack on Pope Leo
Trump faced backlash from Catholic lawmakers after calling Pope Leo XIV 'weak on crime' and sharing controversial AI-generated imagery.
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Trump faced backlash from Catholic lawmakers after calling Pope Leo XIV 'weak on crime' and sharing controversial AI-generated imagery.
President Trump faces intense criticism from Catholic Democrats on Capitol Hill after calling the first American-born Pope "weak on crime" for opposing an Iran war. The backlash highlights a growing rift between the administration and religious voters over foreign policy and executive rhetoric.
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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