Trump Rage at Pope Darkens as Ex-Allies Warn of Worsening Mental State

Donald Trump’s war on Pope Leo is worsening. JD Vance warned that the pope, who condemned Trump’s war on religious grounds, should “be careful” in his theology. Mike Johnson dismissed the pope’s criticisms by bizarrely invoking “just war” doctrine, which Trump and Pete Hegseth are serially violating. All this reveals Trump to be demanding that his leading sycophants (even devoutly religious ones) place him above the pope — and indeed that they recognize no higher allegiance than to the president. Meanwhile, The New York Times has an epic piece on his mental decline , which reports that many ex-allies, from Marjorie Taylor Greene to numerous top first-term advisers, are sounding the alarm . We talked to former national security official Olivia Troye, who just announced a run for Congress as a Democrat . She recounts what she witnessed firsthand about Trump’s unfitness, why his enablers are much worse this time around, and how his madness is now impacting Americans’ everyday lives. Listen to this episode here . A transcript is here . Share This Story The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent TNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers. Read More: Podcast Politics Donald Trump Daily Blast