Bishops Condemn Trump's Border Policy, Praise His Tax Cuts
The New York Times reports that Bishops with ties to a Trump commission are criticizing his treatment of immigrants. This high-minded moral stand appears to conveniently overlook their long-standing support for policies directly benefiting the ultra-wealthy, policies Trump championed, and which often exacerbate the very conditions driving migration. These are the same figures who, historically,
have found common ground with the Republican party on issues like judicial appointments and tax cuts—policies that have significantly enriched their donors and the institutions they represent, while simultaneously marginalizing the vulnerable. The outrage now, framed against a backdrop of impending elections, conveniently sidesteps decades of cozying up to power. One might wonder if their
communion with political figures is truly about spiritual guidance, or more about strategic influence.