Pope Leo XIV's Republican Voting Record and Political Stance

The Pope's American Roots and Political Affiliation

• 🇺🇸 The newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, an American born in Chicago, has a voting record indicating participation in Republican primaries.
• 🗳️ Reports from the Washington Free Beacon suggest he voted in Republican primaries in 2012, 2014, and 2016, and also participated in general elections in 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2024.
• ❓ While Illinois voters are not required to register with a party, his record shows a consistent pattern of voting in Republican primaries.

Speculation on "Never Trump" Stance

• 🧐 There is speculation that Pope Leo XIV might be a "never Trump" Republican, potentially aligning more with Democratic viewpoints on certain issues.
• 🗣️ He has amplified criticism of President Trump's immigration policies on social media, including retweeting posts expressing dismay over the refugee ban in 2017.
• 💬 In April, he retweeted a message criticizing Trump and the president of El Salvador during a meeting in the Oval Office.

Commentary on Papal Politics and Influence

• 🤔 The hosts question the relevance of the Pope's political voting record, suggesting it matters little to his role as a religious leader.
• 🎭 Comparisons are made to the perceived irrelevance of King Charles's tweets, highlighting a skepticism towards the impact of such figures' political opinions.
• 🤷 The discussion touches on the idea that caring about the Pope's political views is only slightly less absurd than caring about a monarch's social media activity.

Personal Opinions and Political Commentary

• ✝️ The Pope's retweet rebuking JD Vance for suggesting one should not rank their love for others is discussed.
• 🇺🇸 The hosts humorously interject their own rankings of love, prioritizing Israel and family, with one host's ranking dropping due to insufficient support for Israel.
• 🤖 JD Vance's appearance is comically compared to an automaton or a character from Westworld, leading to jokes about his physical appearance and potential nefarious actions.

Conclusion on Papal Politics

• ✅ The consensus is that Pope Leo XIV is indeed a Republican and a "never Trump" Republican.
• 🤷 The hosts maintain a stance of indifference regarding the Pope's political leanings, emphasizing that it does not significantly alter their perspective.