On the latest episode of Nir & Rupar, our live weekly video show, David Nir of The Downballot and Aaron Rupar of Public Notice explain why Donald Trump’s beyond-unhinged crusade against Pope Leo XIV is such a disastrous move.
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David and Aaron discuss:
How Trump’s attacks on the Pope are alienating Catholic voters, a constituency that had otherwise been warming to him.
Trump’s extremely rare climb-down after posting AI slop portraying him as Jesus healing the sick.
Pete Hegseth’s hilarious debacle in citing a made-up Bible verse found only in “Pulp Fiction.”
And much more. Folks who are paid subscribers to either of our publications can participate in our Q&A!
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