MAGA Divided: American Pope Sparks Controversy
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President Trump congratulated the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, expressing great excitement. However, some within the MAGA movement reacted negatively, with figures like Laura Loomer characterizing the new Pope as anti-Trump and aligning him with Pope Francis's perceived leftist views. Their concerns stem from Leo XIV's anticipated continuation of Pope Francis's policies.
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