Senator John Kennedy Questions Trump’s Feud with Pope Leo XIV Amid Leftist Media Hysteria
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Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a steadfast supporter of President Trump, has raised concerns about the president’s dispute with Pope Leo XIV, calling it a 'distraction' as the liberal media amplifies the controversy.
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, a Republican and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has publicly questioned the president’s ongoing conflict with Pope Leo XIV, referring to it as a 'distraction.' In a recent Fox News interview, Kennedy expressed his disagreement with Trump’s approach, stating, 'I love the president like a taco. I don't always agree with him, but I think he wants a better world. But I don't agree with him about this new holy war with the pope.'
Kennedy, a Methodist who co-founded his local church chapter, emphasized his respect for Catholicism and acknowledged that the pope is 'entitled to his opinion.' He questioned the necessity of the conflict, asking, 'Why do we want to have a fight with the pope? It's a distraction. And the press just sucks it up like a Hoover Deluxe.'
The senator’s remarks come as the mainstream media seizes on tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. The pope recently condemned Trump’s strong warning that 'a whole civilization will die' in Iran if the country does not end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the remarks 'truly unacceptable' and urging Americans to advocate for peace. In response, Trump rightfully called out Pope Leo as 'WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy' in a Truth Social post, refusing to back down to globalist pressure and defending American interests.
Vice President JD Vance, a recent convert to Catholicism, has stood by Trump amid criticism from some Christian voters. Vance pointed out that the pope should focus on issues within the Catholic Church, while the president’s priority must remain protecting American values and public policy from foreign interference.