Rep. Dan Meuser Backs Trump in Pope Leo Feud, Says Pontiff Should Stay in His Lane
Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania said he supports Donald Trump in his feud with Pope Leo. The congressman told the pope to stick to religious matters and stay out of politics.
Rep. Dan Meuser from Pennsylvania is taking Donald Trump's side in the president's public fight with Pope Leo. When asked directly who he supports, Meuser didn't hesitate to back Trump.
The feud started when Pope Leo criticized the White House over the Iran war. Vice President JD Vance also defended Trump, telling the pope to "stick to matters of morality."
This isn't Trump's first clash with a pope. In 2016, he had a brief dispute with Pope Francis over immigration comments during his presidential campaign.
The fight puts Republican lawmakers in a tough spot, especially those with large Catholic populations in their districts. They must choose between supporting their party leader or respecting the head of the Catholic Church.
Meuser's comments came during an interview where he was asked point-blank about the dispute. He made clear he thinks religious leaders should focus on spiritual matters instead of political issues.
This shows how Trump's clash with the Catholic Church leader is dividing Republicans. It could affect how Catholic voters see both Trump and GOP lawmakers who support him.
Watch for more Republicans to pick sides in the Trump-Pope Leo dispute as the feud continues.
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