The Iran Embassy in Ghana criticized US President Donald Trump for labeling Pope Leo XIV as “weak” following his prayer for peace. Trump’s remarks came after the Pope’s prayer, with the embassy highlighting Trump’s past controversies, including alleged payments to a porn star while his wife was pregnant and convictions related to the matter.
The embassy’s statement was in response to Trump’s social media post attacking Pope Leo XIV, where Trump accused the pontiff of being soft on crime and criticized his positions on foreign policy, Iran, and domestic issues. Trump’s post on his Truth Social platform ignited tensions between the White House and the Vatican, with Trump questioning the Pope’s stance on various matters.
Trump further criticized the Pope’s views on Iran, expressing disagreement with what he perceived as leniency towards the country’s nuclear ambitions. The President also defended US actions in Venezuela, linking them to concerns over drug trafficking and crime entering the United States. Additionally, Trump made personal comparisons between the Pope and his brother, expressing preference for his brother’s alignment with his policies.
