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GOP strategist on how Trump's supporters are reacting to his criticism of the pope

NPR | By A Martínez
Published April 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

How are President Trump's most ardent supporters reacting to the image likening himself to Jesus and his criticism of the pope? NPR's A Martinez asks GOP strategist Sarah Longwell.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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