Summary
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have exchanged criticisms, mainly about Trump's approach to the Iran war. Trump also faced backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, which he said was intended to be a doctor.
Key Facts
- President Trump called Pope Leo XIV "weak on crime."
- The Pope said he had "no fear" of the Trump administration.
- The Pope criticized the conflict in the Middle East and condemned the idea of "omnipotence" leading to violence.
- Trump posted an AI-made image of himself as Jesus, which he later said was meant to be a doctor.
- The image post was deleted after criticism, including from Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Online reactions to the feud and post were divided, showing strong opinions on both sides.
- Some commenters said religious leaders should avoid politics, while others noted political risks differ for Trump and the Pope.
- The feud continued with Trump urging the Pope to learn more about the Iran war.
