Catholicism is increasingly influential in U.S. politics, especially under the Trump administration, but the election of Pope Leo XIV has sparked concerns among Trump’s supporters who feel he may not align with “America first” ideals. The new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, has expressed liberal views on issues like immigration and the poor, leading figures like Steve Bannon to predict tensions between him and Trump. While a significant portion of American Catholics support Pope Francis, MAGA supporters criticize the new Pope, suggesting his selection serves as a message to the Trump administration.