As cardinals prepared to elect a new pope at the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis in April 2025, a rumor began to spread that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, supported President Donald Trump's bid for the papacy.

The South Carolina senator was once incredibly close with the McCain family, with the former “The View” co-host previously referring to him as her “uncle.”

What are the chances President Donald Trump would become the next pope? Considering he is not even Catholic, the answer