White House accused of manipulating Catholic bishops for political optics ahead of midterms

The White House faces accusations of manipulating a group of Catholic bishops to stage a prayer event in the Oval Office, creating an impression of political support for President Trump ahead of the midterm elections. This marks a new low in Trump's relations with the Catholic Church, according to the Financial Times. The incident underscores the politicization of religious imagery in U.S. electoral politics.

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