It is a sad state of affairs that in the present political climate in America, this author and blogger, and I am sure, many other Americans, wish for a scenario that, of course, cannot occur.
That is, that either Pope Leo XIV (a native Chicagoan), or King Charles III of the United Kingdom, could be our President at this difficult time.
One does not have to be Catholic or British to feel that both of these world leaders are inspirations and demonstrate common decency, empathy, and intelligence to be spokesmen for what is best in the human condition.
Both are recent leaders, with the Pope just for the past year, and King Charles III only the reigning King for three and a half years.
But both have expressed and demonstrated that they are statesmen, and in the case of Charles III, his recent visit to the United States has, for the first time, demonstrated what a “jewel” he is on the world scene, while Leo XIV has already made clear that he is a great spokesman for the best elements of Christianity, and a worthy successor to Pope Francis.
Compared to the unhinged behavior of Donald Trump as he nears 80, the King in his late 70s, and the Pope in his early 70s, stand out for true, dignified leadership.
Trump says Iran has not yet ‘paid a big enough price’ as he reviews new peace proposal
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/03/trump-says-iran-has-not-yet-paid-a-big-enough-price-as-he-reviews-new-peace-proposal
Trump says new strikes possible if Iran “misbehaves”
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/02/trump-iran-strikes
Trump Says U.S. Will Reduce Number Of Troops In Germany ‘A Lot Further’ Than Withdrawal Of 5,000
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/troop-withdrawal-announcement-adds-to-friction-between-europe-trump_n_69f64bcbe4b0ed2b90e22c75
The Last Time We Reduced Troops in Europe, a War Broke Out
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-last-time-we-reduced-troops-in-europe-war-germany-withdrawal-russia-ukraine-nato-trump-hegseth
Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewpx5yvwyxo
Greg Bovino Calls Minneapolis Protestors ‘Cannon Fodder’ in New Interview
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/the-weekender/greg-bovino-calls-minneapolis-protestors-cannon-fodder-in-new-interview
Appalling as always from this guy. And remember, Trump gave him a major role in immigration policy; that’s highly revealing and massively f’ed up!
More Than Three Million People Have Lost Federal Food Aid
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/more-than-three-million-people-have-lost-federal-food-aid-061b0a28
Trump’s disapproval rating reaches new high, Post-ABC-Ipsos poll finds
“Democrats now hold a five-point advantage in support for Congress, up from two points in February.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/03/trump-approval-ratings-poll/
Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/02/hegseth-trump-job-security/
Military’s independent newspaper captured by MAGA
https://www.salon.com/2026/05/03/militarys-independent-newspaper-captured-by-maga/
Trump’s D.C. Redesign Is a Betrayal of America’s Founding Values
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-ballroom-dc-overhaul-betray-america-founding-values-1235556895/
Trump officials threaten UN budget cuts as US pushes ‘trade over aid’ agenda
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/trump-us-aid-budget-united-nations
Trump’s new plan to ‘guide’ merchant ships through Hormuz leaves many questions unanswered
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/middleeast/project-freedom-hormuz-guide-ships-intl-hnk-ml
Exclusive: Internal ICE records reveal widespread use of force in detention centers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/04/ice-detention-centers-force/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f004
We’re going to need MASSIVE prosecutions after Trump is gone for all kinds of serious crimes and human rights abuses, such as these.
Justice Dept. Prosecutor Says Inquiry Into Fed Chair Could Be Resurrected
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/us/politics/justice-department-fed-chair-powell-inquiry-pirro.html
Tillis calls Comey ‘biggest disappointment’ but stands against 8647 indictment
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/03/tillis-comey-8647-indictment-00903992
Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/us/politics/blanche-comey-indictment-seashells.html
So, he admits that they’re selectively targeting James Comey for Trump’s political retribution. Got it.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rudy-giuliani-hospitalized-critical-condition/