Bowen Yang Calls JD Vance 'Pope Killer' on The View

During a recent appearance on The View, SNL star Bowen Yang stunned the hosts and audience by jokingly calling Vice President JD Vance a 'pope killer,' referencing internet memes that linked Vance's meeting with Pope Francis to the Pope's death shortly afterward. Yang explained his initial reluctance to impersonate Vance on SNL due to 'imposter syndrome' but ultimately embraced the role with the help of an accent coach. The comment sparked laughter and shock among the hosts, with Whoopi Goldberg remarking, 'Someone had to say it,' while Joy Behar clarified that Yang's remark was meant in a comedic, not literal, sense. The joke tapped into widespread online chatter and memes humorously blaming Vance for the Pope's passing after their brief Easter Sunday meeting.