Chicago's Wieners Circle Weighs In on Trump-Pope Feud

The iconic hot dog stand known for its sassy takes comments on the ongoing clash between the President and the Pope.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:22pm

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A vibrant, abstract painting of a hot dog with a papal mitre and a MAGA hat, repeated in overlapping, fractured geometric shapes and waves of bold, clashing colors, conceptually representing the clash between political and religious figures.The Wieners Circle's cheeky commentary on the ongoing feud between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV reflects the national dispute's local impact.Chicago Today

The Wieners Circle, a popular Chicago hot dog stand known for its outspoken commentary on current events, has weighed in on the ongoing feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. The restaurant displayed a message on its marquee referencing the clash, highlighting Pope Leo's Chicago roots.

Why it matters

The Wieners Circle's response highlights how the high-profile dispute between the President and the Pope has captured the attention of the public, even at the local level. As a beloved Chicago institution known for its sassy takes, the hot dog stand's commentary adds a unique perspective to the national conversation.

The details

The marquee message at The Wieners Circle read, "South Side Pope roped the dope," accompanied by a Facebook post that said, "Is the pope catholic?! Paging Dr Rosenjesus #drtrump." This isn't the first time the restaurant has referenced Pope Leo XIV, as in May 2025 they paid tribute to his election with the message "Canes nostros ipse comedit," Latin for "he has eaten our dogs."

  • The Wieners Circle responded to the Trump-Pope feud with a message on its marquee in April 2026.
  • In May 2025, The Wieners Circle paid tribute to Pope Leo XIV's election with a Latin message on its marquee.

The players

The Wieners Circle

A popular Chicago hot dog stand known for its sassy commentary on current events and national affairs.

President Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, who is engaged in an ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV

The current Pope, who was born in Chicago and raised in the nearby suburb of Dolton.

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What they’re saying

“South Side Pope roped the dope”

— The Wieners Circle

“Is the pope catholic?! Paging Dr Rosenjesus #drtrump”

— The Wieners Circle

“Canes nostros ipse comedit”

— The Wieners Circle

The takeaway

The Wieners Circle's sassy response to the Trump-Pope feud underscores how this high-profile clash has captured the attention of the public, even at the local level in Chicago. As a beloved institution known for its outspoken commentary, the hot dog stand's take adds a unique perspective to the national conversation.