Trump Blasts Pope Leo XIV: “Not a Big Fan” in Explosive Feud
Trump Blasts Pope Leo XIV: “Not a Big Fan” in Explosive Feud Dramatic split view of President Trump addressing reporters and Pope Leo XIV in papal vestments, symbolizing the unprecedented clash between the White House and the Vatican. Trump Blasts Pope Leo XIV: “Not a Big Fan” in Explosive Feud By Qalamkaar • April 13, 2026 • 8 min read Picture this: the President of the United States steps off Air Force One and tells reporters he’s “not a big fan” of the Pope. Not any pope — the first American-born pontiff in history. That’s exactly what happened yesterday. In a blistering Truth Social post and candid remarks to the press, Donald Trump tore into Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime,” “terrible for foreign policy,” and “a very liberal person.” The attack came just days after the Chicago-born pope publicly condemned Trump’s rhetoric on the Iran war. If you’re wondering how we got here — from Trump hailing Leo’...