Loomer’s “Woke Marxist Pope” Tweet Sparks Viral Meme
The election of Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV immediately sparked outrage among several right-wing social media personalities. Far-right activist Laura Loomer’s tweet, “WOKE MARXIST POPE,” referencing a past criticism of Donald Trump by the new Pope, quickly went viral and became a meme template. This reaction was unsurprising, given Pope Leo XIV’s publicly expressed support for policies at odds with the conservative platform. The resulting online chaos saw the phrase paired with various song titles, highlighting the internet’s rapid response to the news.
John Q. Hosedrinker