Trump Rift with Pope Could Hurt GOP

CNN bursts into laughs as Republican confronted with conservative's searing Trump critique

A Republican strategist’s reaction during a live CNN broadcast drew laughter after he was pressed on a sharp conservative critique of President Donald TrumpDuring a segment on CNN Friday, host Kasie Hunt called attention to GOP strategist Brad Todd’s visible discomfort as the discussion turned to Trump’s growing tensions with Pope Leo XIV.“Brad Todd, this back and forth between the president and the pope — your face! I feel like everyone should …

Trump rift with pope could hurt GOP

President Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV have infuriated Catholics worldwide, a rift with the Vatican that could exacerbate an already challenging 2026 election season for congressional Republicans as Trump risks alienating a key constituency.

President's rift with pope could hurt Republicans

President Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV have infuriated Catholics worldwide, a rift with the Vatican that could exacerbate an already challenging 2026 election season for congressional Republicans as Trump risks alienating a key constituency.

“Trump–Pope Clash Deepens” — Republican Ranks Split, Catholic Voters React To Escalating War Of Words

Tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have escalated into a high-profile dispute that is now reverberating across American politics, conservative media, and the Republican Party, drawing criticism from Catholic voters and political leaders ahead of key elections. The controversy began after Trump launched a series of attacks on the pope, describing him as “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” particula…