Donald Trump: Trouble in the Vatican? Pope's Brother Makes Shocking Statements

Donald Trump: Trouble in the Vatican? Pope's Brother Makes Shocking Statements ife/sfx/stg/news.de • 2 hours • 3 minutes read Donald Trump has found a prominent supporter in Louis Prevost, the Pope's brother. Not only has Pope Leo XIV been the subject of public attention since his appointment as the first American pope in history, but his family is also being scrutinized by the public. His eldest brother isn't faring well in this regard. The background. Pope's Brother Louis Prevost Affirms Support for Donald Trump - and Incites Hate Online The older brother of the new Pope Leo XIV is causing a stir with controversial political statements. Louis Prevost, the pontiff's 73-year-old brother, who lives in Florida, shared right-wing conspiracy theories and offensive content on his Facebook profile, which he has since deleted, but which still leave a bitter aftertaste. As reported by newsweek.com, among others, Prevost described himself on social media as a "MAGA guy" and openly proclaims himself a supporter of US President Donald Trump. He made numerous social media posts, some of which were offensive and defamatory. The comments were publicly viewable until last Tuesday before they finally disappeared from his Facebook profile. Pope Leo in the spotlight - Brother with vulgar remarks and conspiracy theories In his now-deleted posts, Louis Prevost attacked Democratic politician Nancy Pelosi with a "vulgar, sexist slur," as Der Spiegel reports. Even after the brutal attempted break-in at Pelosi's home in October 2022, he spread right-wing conspiracy theories claiming the incident was staged. The Pope's brother has claimed in the past that supporters of former US President Joe Biden suffered from a "mental illness." In further posts, Prevost warned of an alleged "war for our streets and neighborhoods" and urged his followers to "keep their powder dry" – typical rhetoric from the environment of right-wing conspiracy theories in the US. Pope's brother backtracks - "tone down" his opinions in the future In an interview with British presenter Piers Morgan for his show "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Louis Prevost addressed his controversial social media behavior. "I posted it, and I wouldn't have posted it if I didn't believe it in some way," said the Pope's eldest brother. However, given his brother's new role as head of the Catholic Church, Prevost admitted that he would "probably tone down" his opinions somewhat. However, there has been no pressure from the Vatican so far. Trouble in the Vatican because of Donald Trump? "I have my convictions, but I don't need to cause him trouble," the 73-year-old said in a conversation with Morgan. He admitted that he sometimes "likes to stir things up" – "much like President Trump. He says things just to stir things up." Pope's brother speaks confidently: Differing political views In an interview with Piers Morgan, Louis Prevost spoke openly about his political differences with his brother. The new pope is "significantly more liberal" than he is, explained the self-proclaimed "MAGA guy." However, he wouldn't describe Leo XIV as "woke." Instead, he expects the new pontiff to take a "middle course" similar to that of his predecessor, Pope Francis. Despite their differing political views, Prevost emphasized that his brother knows exactly "who I am" and is "quite aware" of his political positions. The two brothers are apparently in close contact despite their differences. According to media reports, the Prevost brothers speak to each other two to three times a week. New Pope Takes a Stand in the Ukraine Conflict While his brother's political views are making headlines, Pope Leo XIV has already begun to set his own tone. Particularly in Ukraine policy, the new pontiff broke with the often neutral course of his predecessor, Francis. "I carry the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people in my heart," the Pope declared during his first public prayer in Rome. He called for a "genuine, just, and lasting peace" and urged Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children.