Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump's feud with Pope Leo

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Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright said Trump’s feud with Pope Leo is politically risky because it could alienate religious voters, especially white Catholics, even as his overall agenda still has support among parts of the Christian right. They also noted that the White House seems eager to move past the fight and avoid a prolonged clash with the pope.

Political impact

They pointed to polling showing Trump’s support has softened among some religious Americans, including white Catholics, which makes the feud more than just a personal dispute. Their analysis suggested the conflict could matter in the midterms if it feeds into broader concerns about how Trump is handling faith-based voters.

Why it escalated

The segment framed the dispute as part of a broader back-and-forth over immigration, morality, and Trump’s criticism of the pope’s public comments. Keith and Wright said the White House likely wants a diplomatic off-ramp, even if the argument has already become a public spectacle.