The claim
The Pope allegedly criticized US President Donald Trump in a video shared on TikTok and Instagram. "Trump, the immigration policies you've implemented are a blatant trampling on both the teachings of the church and the promises of the American dream." Pope Leo XIV allegedly said he firmly opposed everything Trump stands for.
Original review summary
DW says the video was manipulated and that the Pope never made those statements. It reports that the original footage shows him speaking Italian to media representatives on May 12 and not mentioning Trump.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] DW original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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