White House Responds to Pope Leo XIV's Past Criticism of Trump Administration
PBS NewsHourMay 9, 20251 min77,020 views
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- 💬 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the announcement of the new Pope, Pope Leo XIV.
- 🇺🇸 Leavitt stated that President Trump is "very proud to have an American pope."
- 📰 The White House acknowledged that the news of an American pope was a surprise to many, including the news media.
Pope's Past Criticisms
- 📌 Leavitt was responding to questions about critical comments made by Pope Leo XIV (when he was a cardinal) on social media.
- 🗣️ These past comments were directed at certain stances held by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
White House Support for the New Pope
- 🙏 Leavitt expressed that the appointment of an American pope is "a great thing for the United States of America and for the world."
- 🌟 The White House conveyed that they "are praying for him."
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Pope Leo XIVDonald TrumpJD VanceWhite House Press SecretaryAmerican PopeSocial Media Criticism
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