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Vance plays down political differences with Pope, calls it "lucky" they met

The two met briefly on Sunday morning at the Vatican while Vance was visiting Italy. Vance said he reflected on the fact that he was one of the last officials to meet Pope Francis, whom he described as a great pastor, before he passed away. The pope was a sharp critic of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies, calling them a disgrace shortly before his inauguration in January.

In a recent interview on CBS' "Face the Nation," U.S. Senator J.D. Vance downplayed political differences with former President Donald Trump, emphasizing their strong personal relationship and shared goals despite occasional disagreements. Vance, who has been mentioned as a potential vice presidential running mate for Trump in the 2024 election, highlighted their alignment on key issues like confronting China and addressing the fentanyl crisis. He also discussed his legislative priorities, including a bill aimed at preventing Chinese purchases of U.S. farmland and another to combat the fentanyl epidemic by targeting drug cartels. Vance's comments reflect his focus on working collaboratively with Trump to advance their common objectives, while navigating any political divergences.

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