In Pope Leo, Some in MAGA Movement See an Antagonist

While President Trump welcomed the U.S.-born cardinal as the new pope, top Trump allies criticized Leo XIV for his similarities to Pope Francis.Laura Loomer, center, a far-right activist who holds significant sway with President Trump, described Pope Leo XIV as “anti-Trump, anti-MAGA, pro-open Borders, and a total Marxist” in a social media post on Thursday.