Pence says he would’ve advised Trump to ‘let the pope be the pope’
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Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would have advised President Trump to "let the Pope be the Pope."
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Former Vice President Mike Pence stated he would have advised President Trump to "let the Pope be the Pope" regarding Trump's recent dispute with the head of the Catholic Church. Pence, who served as Vice President during Trump's first term, made these comments to MS NOW, reflecting on his past advisory role. His remarks highlight a public divergence from President Trump on an issue involving religious authority. This public criticism from a former high-ranking official could signal ongoing tensions or differing viewpoints within conservative political circles regarding the current administration's actions.
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