Late-night hosts focused on Trump's tense back-and-forth with the pope, with Stephen Colbert zeroing in on MAGA's escalating feud with the pontiff, according to reports. The hosts also covered Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV and an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus, which multiple reports indicate angered Christians.
The context of the feud involved a debate over the 'just war' doctrine between Trump allies and the Catholic Church. House Speaker Mike Johnson described Pope Leo XIV as misunderstanding the concept of the just war doctrine, according to reports. Stephen Colbert explained that the 'just war' is a concept of Catholic doctrine dating back to the earliest days of the church, according to reports. On Thursday, Pope Leo seemed to react to MAGA on social media with a tweet, according to reports.
Correcting the pope on Catholic theology is a little like going into the woods and saying: 'Excuse me Mr Bear, do you really think this is the appropriate place for you to be pooping? Who's going to clean that up?'
Trump's inflammatory social media activity included posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus on Truth Social, then deleting it and claiming he thought it was of him as a doctor, according to multiple reports. This move, part of his broader attacks on the pope, drew criticism for manipulating religious imagery and was highlighted by late-night hosts as a key point of contention.
Domestically, Trump addressed various policy issues, with Stephen Colbert moving to discuss Trump's response to questions about how long Americans would continue to see high gas prices, according to reports. Jimmy Kimmel weighed in on Trump's plans to build a triumphal arch in Washington DC, inspired by Paris's Arc de Triomphe, according to reports. Jimmy Kimmel also turned to Trump taking credit for this week's ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, according to reports.
It must be in self-defense once all peace efforts have failed. Only then can the war can be said to have 'just cause'. As opposed to Trump, who appears to have taken us to war just 'cause.'
The outlandish details from a new biography of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also featured prominently, with author Isabel Vincent releasing the biography this week, according to reports. The biography includes a claim that RFK Jr. once pulled his car over to the side of the road to carve out the penis of a dead raccoon, according to reports. Jimmy Kimmel addressed Kennedy's appearance before the House Ways and Means Committee, according to reports.
On social media, there was discussion about whether Charlie Kirk's murder would be America's Reichstag fire, according to multiple reports, sparking speculation about its potential as a political flashpoint.
Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.
The Trump administration is speed-running a project analogous to the Red Scare, termed a 'Blue Scare', according to multiple reports, drawing comparisons to historical tactics of political suppression.
Economically, stocks rallied on hopes the Iran war will end, even as the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists, according to multiple reports, highlighting the complex interplay between geopolitical tensions and market reactions.
Damn, son, the pope just read you for darkness and filth.
QAnon, a far-right American political conspiracy theory and movement that originated in 2017, has direct roots in Pizzagate and has been described as a cult, according to reports. Its core belief is that a cabal of Satanic, cannibalistic child molesters in the deep state operates a global child sex trafficking ring, and Donald Trump is secretly fighting them, according to reports, illustrating the ideology's influence on Trump's political movement.
Trumpism is the political ideology behind Donald Trump, comprising right-wing populism, national conservatism, and other elements, with authoritarian leanings, according to reports. Trump's political base has been compared to a cult of personality, according to reports, underscoring its characteristics as a distinct political force.
Gas prices are, in fact, 'not very high'.
Celebrity endorsements added another layer, with internet personality and boxer Jake Paul appearing at a Donald Trump rally in Kentucky on March 11, according to reports. Jake Paul was recently seen with Vice President JD Vance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to reports, showcasing informal alliances within Trump's circle.
Trump's informal White House moments included taking questions outside the White House after having McDonald's delivered via DoorDash, according to multiple reports, reflecting his unconventional approach to governance.
Are you very high?
Legal challenges persist, with Jan. 6 rioters suing the federal government for millions, alleging police used excessive force, according to multiple reports. The Supreme Court is to hear arguments on Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, according to multiple reports, indicating ongoing judicial scrutiny of his policies.
These controversies reflect on Trump's presidency and political future, showcasing a pattern of confrontation, unconventional alliances, and legal battles that continue to shape his legacy and influence.
The Arc de Triomphe has the names of generals who fought and died for France engraved on its face. Ours will have the name of the draft dodger who killed America on it.
Key unknowns include what specific actions or policies Trump has implemented regarding the Iran war that are being criticized, what the current status of the Strait of Hormuz blockade and its impact on global oil markets are, what evidence or details support the allegation in RFK Jr.'s biography about the raccoon incident, how legal challenges such as the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship are progressing, and what the basis is for the comparison between the Trump administration's actions and a 'Blue Scare'.
It's going to be beautiful. It strikes the perfect balance between Scientology and Liberace that we have come to expect from our president.
It is now the 10th war he's ended.
I would love to ask him to list those wars that he's ended. Not a chance he gets past No 4.
I grew up in the 80s. Whose dad didn't pull over to carve out a raccoon penis and study it later? That was the original ending to Zootopia, right?
Now we have this guy telling us what to put in our bodies. He can't drive past a festering animal without beheading its boner and throwing it in the back seat with his kids.
Trump called on other countries to 'take' oil from the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV, calling him 'weak' and a 'loser'.
Trump endorsed Jake Paul for a potential future political run at the Kentucky rally.