Bishops Lament Trump Prayer Photo, Cite Political Use
Summary
Two Catholic bishops expressed regret over a White House meeting that resulted in a publicly distributed photo of them praying with President Trump, stating it was used for political gain.
How coverage differs
Left outlets highlight bishops' concern over political endorsement, while right outlets frame their regret as a reaction to liberal pressure, not direct criticism of Trump.
- Left: Bishops regret photo op, citing political exploitation by the White House Left-leaning outlets highlight the bishops' regret over the White House meeting, emphasizing their statement that the photo of them praying with President Trump was 'used politically.' They focus on the bishops' concern about the perceived endorsement of President Trump's policies, particularly regarding immigration.
- Right: Bishops regret prayer photo with President Trump, citing political use Right-leaning outlets report the bishops' regret but frame it as a reaction to criticism from 'liberal' Catholics and media, suggesting the bishops were pressured to distance themselves from President Trump. They emphasize that the bishops did not criticize President Trump directly but rather the 'political use' of the photo.