The newly elected American pope, Robert Prevost, has been revealed to have reposted social media content critical of Vice President JD Vance and former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. These reposted views align with those of his predecessor, potentially leading to tensions with the White House. While an account under Prevost’s name shared critical posts, it did not personally create them. The authenticity of this account’s connection to the newly elected Pope Leo XIV remains unconfirmed despite inquiries by CNN. President Trump expressed happiness at the news of the first American pope, unaware of the critical social media posts. Vance’s office referred to a prior congratulatory statement in response.

The critical reposts specifically targeted Vance’s comments on migrant care and the Trump administration’s deportation practices, highlighting the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. One repost focused on Bishop Menjivar’s critique of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Additionally, Prevost’s account shared a letter by former Pope Francis condemning mass deportations under the Trump administration. The account also reposted articles related to Vance’s statements on prioritizing love for migrants over American citizens, sparking discussions on charity and love for others.

Furthermore, the account reposted content criticizing Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and Hillary Clinton’s stance on abortion. The account, created in 2011, primarily shares reposted articles and has seen a significant increase in followers recently. These actions by the American pope’s social media presence could potentially influence his relationship with political figures and the public perception of his views.