In a moment that has ignited the internet, former U.S. President Donald Trump is under fire for a major fashion blunder during Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica.
While the Vatican issued clear instructions — men must wear a black suit, white shirt, and long black tie, with all accessories in black — Trump showed up in a bright blue suit with a matching blue tie, instantly catching the eye among the sea of solemn black attire.
Even First Lady Melania Trump, celebrating her 55th birthday that day, strictly adhered to tradition in an elegant black coat, lace veil, and matching black pumps and gloves. But Trump? His blue ensemble — accented with an American flag pin — triggered an online firestorm.
🔵 “He stood out like a sore thumb,” one X user posted.
🔵 “Does Trump even own a black suit?” another mocked.
🔵 A third added, “Only Trump could turn the Pope’s funeral into a personal fashion disaster.”
Some even accused him of disrespecting the ceremony, calling him a “narcissist” and “tone-deaf embarrassment on the world stage.”
Trump wasn’t alone in bending the rules: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wore a black combat suit without a tie, symbolizing his country’s ongoing war. However, most other leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron and UK’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, respected the dress code.
Adding another layer of drama, cameras captured Trump in what appeared to be a brief, tense exchange with Zelensky before the ceremony — sparking speculation that more behind-the-scenes diplomacy was brewing.
The Vatican had made its expectations crystal clear: black suits, black ties, black shoes, no exceptions. Yet Trump’s flashy choice once again ensured that, even at a funeral, all eyes were on him.
Classic Donnie. Even at the Pope’s farewell, he somehow made it about himself.
