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Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:54 pm

Seth Meyers Predicts Trump Will Claim Credit for First American Pope

Keywords: Seth Meyers, Donald Trump, Pope Leo, Robert Francis Prevost, A Closer Look, NBC, tariffs, JD Vance, American Pope, Vatican, comedy, political satire

In a hilarious "A Closer Look" segment on Thursday, Seth Meyers predicted that President Donald Trump will inevitably try to take credit for the election of the first American Pope. The Vatican's selection of Robert Francis Prevost, who will take the name Pope Leo, to succeed the late Pope Francis, provided ample comedic fodder for the NBC host.

Meyers, known for his sharp political satire, joked that Trump would likely boast about the election, perhaps attributing it to his trade policies. "The tariffs are working! We're making our own popes now, right here in America," Meyers quipped, mimicking Trump's characteristic style.

The timing of the election, which overshadowed a trade deal Trump announced on Thursday, further fueled Meyers' comedic observations. He also highlighted the fact that Pope Leo is also a dual citizen of Peru, making him the first Peruvian pope.

Adding to the humor, Meyers pointed out that Pope Leo has been critical of the Trump administration, particularly of JD Vance. This led to further jokes about Vance's track record with popes, with Meyers quipping, "JD Vance is 0 for two on Popes."

Meyers' segment, which included an exaggerated Chicago accent, offered a lighthearted take on the intersection of politics and religion. The video of the "A Closer Look" segment is available for viewing.

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