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May 8, 2026
Marco Rubio Defends Trump Amid Pope Criticism
- Marco Rubio confronted a journalist over whether he would advise Trump to stop attacking Pope Leo XIV.
- The exchange occurred after Rubio's meeting with the Pope, amid rising tensions between the U.S. and the Vatican.
- Rubio emphasized Trump's right to express his views on U.S. policy, sidestepping the journalist's question.
2 Sources
- Rubio says US ties with Church can withstand Trump's criticism of Pope LeoMay 8, 2026 at 1:57 PM · Reuters
- Marco Rubio hits out at journalist asking if he will tell Trump to stop Pope attacksMay 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM · Independent