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2026-04-13 03:51:47 UTC

WarMonitor on Nostr: Commenting on Pope Leo, President Donald Trump said he is “not a fan” of the ...

Commenting on Pope Leo, President Donald Trump said he is “not a fan” of the pontiff, accusing him of being overly liberal and criticizing what he described as the Pope’s positions on crime and nuclear policy. Trump argued that Pope Leo does not take a sufficiently hard stance on public safety and objected to remarks he interpreted as permissive toward countries seeking nuclear weapons. He also referenced the treatment of clergy during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of his criticism.


Following criticism from Pope Leo XIV and three U.S. cardinals regarding U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah, President Donald J. Trump responded by attacking the Pope, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” He also criticized the Catholic Church’s handling of priests and ministers during the COVID-19 pandemic, while praising the Pope’s brother, Louis, for supporting the administration.