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JD Vance Calls Out Pope Leo for Meddling in Geopolitical Affairs

Vice President Vance pushes back against the Pontiff's criticism of the Trump administration's Iran policy.

PoliticsPublished April 15, 2026 at 3:09 AMProcessed April 16, 2026 at 7:16 AM
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During a Turning Point USA event in Georgia, Vice President JD Vance didn't mince words when addressing Pope Leo’s recent attempts to weigh in on the Trump administration's military strategy in Iran.

As Vance chided the Pontiff, telling him to 'be careful when he talks about matters of theology,' he faced heckling from a member of the crowd who clearly disagreed with his stance.

Pope Leo, the first American Pope, has been vocal in his opposition to the war in Iran, labeling the conflict as 'absurd and inhuman violence.' Despite the Pope’s claims that he has 'no fear' of the Trump administration and is merely fulfilling his duty to spread the Gospel, Vance’s comments underscore a growing frustration with religious figures attempting to dictate national security policy.

The Vice President’s message was clear: the pulpit is for spiritual guidance, not for undermining the sovereign decisions of the American government.

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