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Trump says he told Rubio what to convey to the Pope
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Trump said he instructed Secretary of State Rubio to deliver his false claims about the Pope’s views in person.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he told Marco Rubio to convey false statements about the Pope’s views to the Pope in person.
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was reacting to his own false claims about the Pope’s views by directing Rubio to convey them.
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