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WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran

WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran

Summary

President Donald Trump stated he would not apologize to Pope Leo XIV after criticizing the Pope's stance on the U.S. actions in Iran. Trump also explained that a social media post that showed him as Jesus was misunderstood; he thought it was of him as a doctor.

Key Facts

  • President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for opposing the U.S. actions in Iran.
  • Trump stated that the Pope is weak on crime and other issues.
  • Trump declined to apologize to the Pope for his comments.
  • A social media post showed Trump depicted as Jesus, which Trump said he thought was portraying him as a doctor.
  • Trump addressed these issues during a question-and-answer session at the White House.

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