"Trump's tirade on social media included accusations that Pope Leo was weak on crime and foreign policy, claiming he was elected only because Trump was in the White House."
"Colantini remarked, 'Trump is off the wall, he has no limits,' reflecting the sentiments of local shopkeepers who have long served the Vatican."
"Raniero Mancinelli, a tailor, expressed frustration, stating, 'The issue with Trump is that we don't know what he is thinking or doing from one day to the next.'"
"Visitors to St. Peter's Square shared their concerns, with one stating, 'Trump has crossed every moral border, but I am no longer surprised.'"
The optician's shop in Borgo Pio displays photos of five popes, reflecting the history of the Catholic Church and its leaders. Owner Walter Colantini recalls the diplomatic tensions between the Vatican and the White House, particularly during the 1991 Gulf War. However, the recent criticisms from Donald Trump towards Pope Leo have caused unprecedented strain. Local shopkeepers express concern over Trump's unpredictable behavior and its impact on relations with the Vatican, with visitors to St. Peter's Square also voicing their disapproval of Trump's actions.
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