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“Yesterday’s rout was an outright rejection of the economic protectionism some Republicans embraced.” - National Review
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The politics of Humpty Dumpty: The president should be more careful about how he employs language and power
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“Today, artificial intelligence is playing the role that bricks and mortar played in the ancient tale of Babel. And our president, like Humpty Dumpty, is changing names as an indication of who “is to be master.” - World
Pew: European views of Trump and the U.S. are especially negative
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“Trump’s confidence ratings are down significantly in eight European nations since 2025, including drops of 15 percentage points in Greece and Italy.” - Pew
Trump suggests canceling America 250 concert after artists withdraw
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“As of Sunday, only a few musical acts were still scheduled to perform out of nine featured artists originally announced on Wednesday.” - BBC
MinistryWatch Survey: Christian Ministry Leaders Grow Less Confident in Trump’s Policies
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“[In 2025]… about 54% were optimistic Trump’s policies would have a positive impact on the work they do—in the most recent poll, that number dropped to 39%.” - MinistryWatch
Trump statue ‘Don Colossus’ isn’t ‘golden calf' worship, Pastor Mark Burns claims
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“The 22-foot bronze figure, covered in gold leaf, depicts Trump raising his fist in the gesture he made after surviving an assassination attempt in 2024. Titled “Don Colossus,” the statue was unveiled Wednesday at Trump National Doral, the president’s golf course in Miami, Florida” - CPost
Trump’s exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep-rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads
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“The public nature of Trump’s criticism may feel unprecedented. But there have long been tensions between the United States and the Vatican’s effort to seek peace, as scholars writing for The Conversation have shown in past articles.” - The Conversation
Trump Deletes ‘Blasphemous’ Post Depicting Himself as Jesus After Backlash From Conservative and Christian Leaders
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“President Donald Trump drew criticism from several conservative and Christian figures after posting, then deleting, an AI-generated image that appeared to depict him as Jesus healing the sick.” - Relevant
Christianity is not a politician’s prop. Mean it when you say it, or don’t say it.
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“Far from the progressive prediction of inevitable secularization, there is an uptick in politicians across the political spectrum invoking Christianity…. But that Christianity may not be going extinct does not mean that the species of public Christianity is faring well, either. Consider a few recent examples” - World
Trump cites Gospel of John in Easter message to Christians worldwide
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“Trump said millions of Christians worldwide would be reminded this Easter that because of what Jesus did on the cross, ‘all of us can live every day with hope in God’s promise, knowing that in the end, evil and wickedness will not prevail.’” - CPost
