Poll: TRUMP VS. POPEOver the weekend, President Trump made headlines by publicly criticizing Pope Leo XIV, calling him terrible for foreign policy. Is it appropriate for a U.S. President to publicly criticize the Pope regarding matters of global and domestic policy?Yes. The President should defend American interests regardless of who is criticizing them.
No. The Pope is a global spiritual leader; such public attacks are disrespectful and diplomatically damaging.
Only on policy. Disagreement is fine, but the President’s specific tone and delivery were inappropriate.
