How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
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BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
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