Trump Leveled This 1 Accusation Against Pope Leo. Experts Say It's Truly 'Bizarre.'

Trump Leveled This 1 Accusation Against Pope Leo. Experts Say It’s Truly ‘Bizarre.’ Hero Type Image Colin McEwen Fri, 07/10/2026 - 14:39 Media Editorial Staff April 16, 2026 Deepak Sarma HuffPo: Deepak Sarma, the Inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences, said President Trump’s attacks on the pope are “blatant” gaslighting that misrepresent Catholic teachings and falsely attribute views to Pope Leo. Sarma called the claims irrelevant and potentially defamatory, emphasizing the pope’s focus on peace aligns with longstanding doctrine and broad g