Donald Trump Comments on the Historic Appointment of the First American Pope

President Trump wasted no time in responding to the historic announcement from the Vatican, using his preferred communication platform, Truth Social, to express national pride in Cardinal Prevost’s selection. “Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope,”

Trump wrote shortly after white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney. “It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country.”

The President’s message continued with a personal note looking toward potential future interactions with the new pontiff: “I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!”