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BumRushDaShow

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3. He's an American and American citizen BUT

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Reply #1)

Mon May 26, 2025, 06:27 AM

May 2025

he is NOW the head of what is basically a "foreign country" - "The Vatican", which is actually deemed an "independent" entity not associated with Italy other than being located within the borders of that country.

The Vatican has a U.S. Ambassador position (not confirmed yet) who is being headed up by the Biden-appointed Laura Hochla (Chargé d'Affaires) after the Ambassador (Joe Donnelly) stepped down in 2024 before the election.

Under 45's first term, Newt Gingrich's wife Callista, was the Ambassador.

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