Trump’s ‘Surprise’ Explained: Pope Prevost’s Anti-trump Past Revealed
Donald Trump congratulated the newly elected Pope Leo XIV—formerly Robert Francis Prevost—calling it a “great honour” for the U.S., but admitted he was “a little surprised.” That surprise may have roots in the Pope’s social media history, where he openly criticized Trump’s policies for years. From condemning harsh immigration tactics involving El Salvador to opposing JD Vance’s religious rhetoric, and even slamming Trump’s controversial “bad hombres” remark as racist, Prevost’s digital footprint paints a clear picture of political opposition. Now, as he becomes the first American Pope, questions are being raised about how his past views may shape the future of Vatican diplomacy.
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