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Trump falsely claims Pope Leo said Iran can have nuclear weapon, despite pope never speaking
President Donald Trump falsely claimed Pope Leo XIV said Iran can have a nuclear weapon, despite having no record of such a statement from the pope. This claim adds to ongoing criticism of Trump's views on global leaders and their positions on sensitive issues like nuclear arms.
President Donald Trump falsely claimed Pope Leo XIV stated that Iran can have a nuclear weapon, contradicting historical records and facts about the pope's stance on nuclear weapons, marking the latest in his criticism of Pope Leo. The claim appears to be entirely false and unsupported by evidence. This incident highlights concerns over Trump's accuracy on sensitive topics.
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