Americans broadly reject Trump and Hegseth religion-related messages

5 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 6

The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll also found Americans view Pope Leo positively while strongly criticizing Trump's social media post that appeared to depict him as Jesus.
The findings suggest religion-infused messaging from the president and defence secretary is politically uncomfortable even in a closely divided United States.
The survey points to a wider backlash against senior officials invoking religious imagery, contrasting with the more favourable public response to the new pope.

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