Mike Johnson Suggests Pope Leo Should Have Expected ‘Political Response’ From Trump
President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as 'weak' following the pontiff's condemnation of conflict in Iran.
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President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV as 'weak' following the pontiff's condemnation of conflict in Iran.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump's criticisms of Pope Leo XIV, arguing that religious leaders who enter political debates should expect political pushback, particularly regarding the 'Just War Doctrine.'
House Speaker commenting on the Trump-Pope dispute
Johnson's version of this story ↗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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