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Vance Defends Trump's Controversial Pope Image Amid Outrage

5/4/2025

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Vice President JD Vance came to Donald Trump's defense after the former president posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope, igniting outrage following Pope Francis's passing. While critics, including Catholic bishops, deemed the post disrespectful, Vance insisted on the value of humor, even as many urged Trump to prioritize serious matters like the economy.

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Vice President JD Vance came to Donald Trump's defense after the former president posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope, igniting outrage following Pope Francis's passing. While critics, including Catholic bishops, deemed the post disrespectful, Vance insisted on the value of humor, even as many urged Trump to prioritize serious matters like the economy.