President Trump's supporters express concerns over the new pontiff's stance.
Pope Leo XIV Faces Backlash from MAGA Movement After Election
Pope Leo XIV Faces Backlash from MAGA Movement After Election
Critics within the MAGA movement quickly labeled the newly elected pope as an adversary.
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV, reactions poured in from various corners of the political spectrum. President Trump extended his congratulations to the first U.S.-born pope, calling it a remarkable development for the Catholic Church. However, within the MAGA movement, the mood was markedly different.
Laura Loomer, a well-known figure in far-right circles, took to social media to express her disapproval, characterizing the new pope as “anti-Trump,” “anti-MAGA,” and a “total Marxist.” Loomer’s comments highlight the growing divide within the Catholic community, as she lamented that “Catholics don’t have anything good to look forward to” under Pope Leo XIV’s leadership.
Furthermore, Steve Bannon's “War Room” podcast featured discussions that echoed Loomer’s sentiments. Guests criticized Leo’s apparent alignment with progressive views reminiscent of Pope Francis, particularly regarding immigration and social justice—a direct conflict with the policies advocated by Trump and his allies.
As these opinions circulate, it remains to be seen how Pope Leo XIV’s papacy will unfold and how he will address the many challenges ahead within a divided church and political landscape.
Laura Loomer, a well-known figure in far-right circles, took to social media to express her disapproval, characterizing the new pope as “anti-Trump,” “anti-MAGA,” and a “total Marxist.” Loomer’s comments highlight the growing divide within the Catholic community, as she lamented that “Catholics don’t have anything good to look forward to” under Pope Leo XIV’s leadership.
Furthermore, Steve Bannon's “War Room” podcast featured discussions that echoed Loomer’s sentiments. Guests criticized Leo’s apparent alignment with progressive views reminiscent of Pope Francis, particularly regarding immigration and social justice—a direct conflict with the policies advocated by Trump and his allies.
As these opinions circulate, it remains to be seen how Pope Leo XIV’s papacy will unfold and how he will address the many challenges ahead within a divided church and political landscape.
