Staff Reports
Ted Lieu’s latest attempt to virtue-signal and clinch headlines has backfired spectacularly. The congressman, who loves flaunting his Catholic identity when convenient, decided to vilify a tongue-in-cheek image of President Trump draped in papal attire. But this wasn’t about defending faith—this was a cheap shot at grabbing attention, with Lieu using religion as his soapbox.
It’s laughable that Lieu, who has participated in so-called “performances” that openly mock Catholic traditions, is now clutching his pearls over a meme. His history with groups that ridicule Catholic symbolism shows his selective outrage. It’s no secret that Lieu and Church leaders have been at odds, given his positions on socially liberal issues like same-sex marriage and abortion. Yet, he has no qualms about posing with drag queens dressed as nuns, which strikes right at the heart of Catholic values.
If you think this is blasphemous, you’re not in the game, nor do you understand. It’s more than trolling. It’s a statement. It’s showing Trump knows the “Pope” was a very evil installed man who was the very opposite of what he pretended to be. A DRESS UP COSTUME. Anyone can dress… pic.twitter.com/GGM09QBc5Y
— 🇺🇸🍩 JULIE DONUTS 🇺🇸🍩 (@Juliesnark1731) May 3, 2025
And let’s not ignore the glaring hypocrisy here. While pointing fingers at Trump’s jest, Lieu conveniently skips over his public defiance to Church teachings, daring religious leaders to deny him communion. Posturing as a devout Catholic helps him on social media, but his actions speak volumes—a politician who uses faith when convenient but overlooks its principles when they conflict with his progressive agenda.
As for President Trump, his playful jab and the White House meme were just lighthearted banter. Unlike Lieu’s performative outrage, America can appreciate humor without making it a political spectacle. Trump, in his classic style, shrugged off the media frenzy, reminding everyone that Pope or not, he’s capable of a joke.
This debacle showcases the double standards permeating liberal politics today. Lieu accusing Trump of mockery while standing guilty of far worse is comedy gold. It leaves us pondering: Who truly mocks faith—the man joking in a meme or the one using religion as a political tool?
