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Tillis Urges Trump to Apologize to Pope Over Iran Clash

4/17/2026

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) urges U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize to Pope Leo XIV over the Iran clash.
Tillis says apologies matter in politics.
He cites unclear strategic objectives in the Iran conflict and vows no action beyond 60 days without clarity.
Tillis says the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell probe seems politically motivated and would back Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh only after it ends.

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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) urges U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize to Pope Leo XIV over the Iran clash.
Tillis says apologies matter in politics.
He cites unclear strategic objectives in the Iran conflict and vows no action beyond 60 days without clarity.
Tillis says the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell probe seems politically motivated and would back Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh only after it ends.