Vance Slams Media for Turning Pope’s Legacy Into ‘Political Football’

Here’s the thing about the media’s reaction to Pope Francis’ death. The intellectual bankruptcy of the left has never been more apparent than in their desperate attempts to twist this tragic event into some sort of political gotcha moment. Let’s break this down logically.

First of all, Vice President J.D. Vance, who had the honor of being the last world leader to meet with the Pope, is now being subjected to a barrage of absurd accusations from the left. The idea that Vance is somehow responsible for the Pope’s death is not just factually incorrect, it’s morally reprehensible. Facts don’t care about your feelings, and the facts here are clear: Pope Francis died of natural causes, period.

Let’s move on to point number two. The left claims to be the bastion of compassion and tolerance, yet they’re gleefully politicizing the death of a religious leader who represented over a billion Catholics worldwide. This is a fundamental misunderstanding of both decency and the Pope’s role in global affairs. By definition, the Pope’s influence extends far beyond the narrow lens of American politics.

Now, let’s examine the facts. Vance, demonstrating a level of maturity foreign to the left, refused to engage in this political mudslinging. He rightfully pointed out that while the Pope may have disagreed with some Trump administration policies, he also agreed with others. This nuanced reality is something the left simply cannot comprehend in their black-and-white worldview.

Statistically speaking, the likelihood that a single meeting with Vance could have caused the Pope’s death is astronomically low. But the left doesn’t care about statistics or logic. They care about pushing their agenda, even if it means disrespecting the legacy of a global religious figure.

Let’s say, hypothetically, that the roles were reversed and a Democrat had been the last to meet with the Pope. Would the media be claiming they caused his death? Of course not. This double standard is a textbook example of the left’s hypocrisy and their willingness to abandon all principles for political gain.

The bottom line is this: The media’s attempt to soil Pope Francis’ legacy by reducing it to a footnote in American political discourse is not just disrespectful, it’s a blatant display of their ideological bankruptcy. And that’s something the left simply cannot refute, no matter how much they try to twist the facts to fit their narrative.