US EditionIs Pope Leo XIV a Never-Trump Republican?
- Robert F. Prevost, newly elected as Pope Leo XIV, appeared on May 8, 2025, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican as the first U.S.-born pontiff.
- Prevost's voting history shows he cast ballots in Republican primaries in Will County, Illinois, from 2012 through 2016, although Illinois does not register voters by party.
- Experts note Prevost's voting record reveals modest inclination toward Republican candidates during those primaries, but it does not clarify his current views or party affiliation.
- Based on Prevost's voting behavior and public remarks, Pulse Decision Science’s Matt Knee suggested that he likely aligns with the characteristics of an ex-Republican who opposed Trump or left the party.
- The pope's past voting and social media posts, including criticisms of Trump and hardline immigration policies, suggest potential implications for his political stance amid speculation on his position within the Republican spectrum.
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Is Pope Leo XIV a Never-Trump Republican?
American-born Pope Leo XIV is having his voting record dug into. The new pontiff, the first in history to be born in the United States, was an active voter in Republican primaries and in general elections while living in his native Illinois, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
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The Savage NationPope Leo XIV was an active Republican primary voter and voted in 2024 presidential election
Robert Francis Prevost voted in several Republican primaries and in at least four general elections but notably skipped the 2016 President Election, according to a report.
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