All eyes are on the pope in the United States today.
While the Holy Father is meeting with President Obama at the White House, presidential hopefuls for the job are sharing their thoughts on the pontiff and his positions on climate change, immigration and social issues.
Pope, Obama Meet at the White House With Thousands Watching Read Pope Francis' Speech That He Gave at the White House President Obama, Pope Francis Exchange Gifts At White HouseBut one 2016 candidate has been tweeting about the pope since day one: Donald Trump. He sent this congratulatory tweet:
Just a few days later, Trump, who is a Presbyterian, was on the attack. He criticized the new pope for paying his own hotel bill.
When Trump got pushback -- what's new! -- on his criticism, he explained why:
And, by the way, just in case the pope ever has own reality TV ambitions, Trump tweeted that he'd be his “first pick.”
Overall, the real estate mogul says he’s a fan. Why?
He also did not approve of Pope Benedict’s decision to give up the Papacy, the first pontiff to do so since 1415.
And he criticized Obama over his handling of the Affordable Care Act.