Trump Slams Pope's Stance on Iran Conflict
US President Trump fires back at the Pope over his criticism of America's foreign policy and military actions, accusing him of being 'weak on crime'.
Washington, D.C. - In a fiery rebuke, US President Donald Trump has attacked Pope Francis over the pontiff's recent criticism of America's policies in Iran. The president lashed out at the Catholic leader, accusing him of being "weak on crime" and "terrible for foreign policy".
The war of words erupted after the Pope condemned the US-led airstrike that killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, describing it as an "act of war" that risked escalating tensions in the Middle East. Trump quickly fired back, saying the Pope "doesn't understand" the situation and defending the administration's decision to target Soleimani, whom he called a "monster" responsible for the deaths of "thousands of people".
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
