Pope Leo XIV, previously Cardinal Robert Prevost, actively participated in Republican primaries and general elections from 2012 to 2024, reflecting his political engagement.
"I received an email from the US government informing me that they have suspended the visa I have in my passport. The communication was very terse, it does not give reasons. One could have conjectures," Arias told reporters.
Governor Gavin Newsom criticized President-elect Trump's attempt to politicize the life-threatening crisis of the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, calling the accusations "pure fiction." Newsom emphasized the urgent human struggles, stating, "People are literally fleeing. People have lost their lives. Kids lost their schools, families completely torn asunder, churches burned down. This guy wanted to politicize it." His remarks underscored the devastating impacts of the fires and the inappropriateness of partisan blame during such a crisis.