Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’ for foreign policy
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In April 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, on social media. Trump accused the Pope of being "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy." The attack stemmed from disagreements over the war in Iran, with Trump stating he did not want a Pope who condoned Iran possessing nuclear weapons. This direct criticism of the Catholic Church's global leader broke diplomatic norms and escalated an existing feud. The remarks were posted on social media, further intensifying the strained relationship between the U.S. President and the Pope.
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AI-ExtractedI don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon
Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.
Pope Leo is the first American pope.
Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo on social media.
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