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THE NATION WANTS TO KNOW: Has the 47th President of the United States gone too far?

Tonight on The Debate, Arnab Goswami tackles the unprecedented clash between President Trump and the Vatican. Following Trump’s controversial "Divine Mandate" speech—where he suggested his intervention in the Iran War was a "God-ordained mission to save Western Civilization"—Pope Leo has issued a blistering rebuke from St. Peter’s Square.

With Trump framing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "Crusade for Peace" and himself as a messianic figure for the global economy, the Pope has hit back, accusing the administration of "dangerous narcissism" and "instrumentalizing faith for the sake of bloodshed."

Tonight’s Burning Questions:

The "Jesus" Complex: Is Trump’s latest rhetoric a calculated move to solidify his base, or has he crossed a line that will alienate the global Catholic and Christian community?

Vatican vs. Washington: How does the Pope’s intervention impact the geopolitical alliance against Iran? Could this lead to a diplomatic boycott by European and Latin American nations?

Iran War Escalation: While the leaders argue over theology, the Strait of Hormuz remains a graveyard for global trade. Does this "War of Words" distract from the reality of $130-a-barrel oil?

The Arnab Take: Is it time for world leaders to stop playing God and start dealing with the hard realities of a potential nuclear escalation in the Middle East?