Donald Trump was labeled a ‘disgrace’ as many people pointed out the same issue during Pope Francis’ funeral ceremony.
On April 26, 2025, Donald Trump attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
The event gathered many world leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Trump quickly became the center of attention for the wrong reasons.
His choice of clothing sparked criticism from many social media users and commentators.
Pope Francis’ funeral draws global leaders together
Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who expressed deep sadness over the loss of “our Holy Father Francis.”
The funeral took place in St. Peter’s Square, where hundreds of thousands of people came to pay their respects.
World leaders were present to honor the pope, reflecting his significant impact on the global community.
During the ceremony, Trump arrived with his wife, Melania. They joined other leaders, including the Prime Minister of the UK, Keir Starmer.
The atmosphere was somber, filled with mourning for the beloved pontiff. However, Trump’s outfit choice quickly drew negative attention.
Donald Trump slammed as ‘disgrace’ for his lack of ‘respect’ at Pope Francis’ funeral
Instead of wearing traditional black attire, Trump chose to wear a blue suit. This decision did not sit well with many observers.
Social media erupted with comments criticizing Trump for his lack of respect. Users pointed out that he was the only world leader not wearing black.
One Twitter user wrote: “Trump the only world leader without the respect to wear black at Pope Francis funeral. He’s a disgrace to America and the world. God bless Pope Francis.”
“What is it with Trump that he did not even have the decency to wear a black tie, never mind he wore a blue suit,” a second commented.
A third added: “Look at our tone deaf, idiot President Trump wearing blue at Pope Francis funeral. Not a day goes by that this makeup covered moron doesn’t embarrass us on the world stage.”
Many felt that attending a funeral requires a certain level of decorum and respect. Trump’s choice was viewed as inappropriate for such a solemn occasion.
Critics believed that wearing blue showed a lack of understanding of the situation’s seriousness.
Responses to Trump’s Behavior
In addition to his attire, Trump’s comments before the funeral added to the backlash. He mentioned that the funeral would allow him to meet with many other world leaders.
Trump told MSNBC: “It’s going to be very interesting. We’re going to meet with a lot of the foreign leaders, they want to meet.
“Trade deals are going very well. I think Russia and Ukraine, I think they are coming along, we hope, very fragile. And Iran I think is going very well. We’ll see what happens. We’re working on plenty of things.”
This remark was seen as insensitive by some, who felt that discussing politics during a funeral was disrespectful.
One user expressed shock at the idea of Trump trying to negotiate trade deals at the pope’s funeral.
The combination of his outfit and comments led many to label Trump as disrespectful.
Critics argued that a funeral should be a time for mourning rather than political discussions. The focus should have been on honoring Pope Francis, not on making plans for future meetings.
Historical tensions between Trump and Pope Francis
The relationship between Trump and Pope Francis has not always been smooth. Historically, their interactions have been marked by disagreements.
Trump’s policies, especially regarding immigration and international aid, have often clashed with the pope’s views. This history added another layer to the criticism Trump faced during the funeral.
Experts noted that Trump’s behavior seemed out of touch with the occasion. David Gibson, a director at Fordham University, described their relationship as “fraught.”
This complicated history made Trump’s actions at the funeral even more scrutinized.
