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Top Senate Republican Hits Back Hard At JD Vance’s Criticism of the Pope — John Thune | ChamberLight
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Vice President JD Vance for suggesting Pope Leo XIV be "careful" on theology, especially concerning the "war in Iran." This follows President Trump's own attacks on the Pope, revealing internal Republican tensions over religious commentary and policy.
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