Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary
President Donald Trump reacted angrily to Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace and his criticism of Trump’s policies like mass deportations and the Iran war. Trump accused the pope of being weak and unfair, but the pope continued to speak out against war and self-interest.Key Facts
- Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV in May 2025.
- President Trump believed Pope Leo was chosen to please him and criticized his election.
- Pope Leo called for peace during the ongoing Iran war and condemned Trump’s policies.
- Trump responded by attacking the pope on social media, calling him weak on crime and foreign policy.
- The pope holds a law degree from a Catholic university in Rome and is a fan of Chicago’s White Sox.
- Trump canceled a grant to a Catholic charity helping immigrant children, increasing tensions.
- Pope Leo said he was not afraid of Trump’s criticism, referencing Psalm 23.
- Trump posted and then deleted an image of himself portrayed in a religious, healing role.
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