Trump Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Memory Of Pope Francis

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

89% : During a February speech at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Vance said that Trump, who is not Catholic, "has been an incredibly good president for Catholics in the United States of America.
53% : "As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment," Trump wrote.
25% : " Shortly after he signed the order, Trump appeared at the White House Easter Egg Roll, where he addressed the death of Francis.
21% : " Trump and Vance have cultivated a close relationship with Catholics, promising to crack down on "anti-Christian bias," pointing to the increase in arson and vandalism surrounding Catholic churches as Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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