Poll finds Americans reject Trump's posts and favour Pope Leo XIV

11 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · May 6

The Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos survey found 87% reacted negatively to Trump's AI Jesus image and 76% disapproved of his Iran post.
Pope Leo held a 25-point net favourable rating, with 66% backing his call for Americans to press Congress for peace and reject war.
The poll, conducted April 24-28, also found 69% disapproved of Pete Hegseth's prayer and Trump's overall approval had fallen to 37% from 45% in February 2025.

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