U.S. President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism for his choice of attire at Pope Francis’s funeral in Vatican City. While the Vatican’s dress code for such solemn occasions requires men to wear dark suits with black ties and a black button on the left lapel, Trump attended the ceremony in a blue suit paired with a light blue tie and his signature American flag pin.
In contrast, his wife, Melania Trump, adhered to the traditional mourning attire for women, donning a black dress, long sleeves, and a black veil.
Social media platforms were abuzz with reactions to Trump’s deviation from the expected dress code. Many users labeled his choice as “disrespectful” and “inappropriate,” especially given the presence of numerous world leaders and dignitaries who followed the protocol. One user commented, “Trump the only world leader without the respect to wear black at Pope Francis’s funeral. He’s a disgrace to America and the world.”
The funeral, held at St. Peter’s Square, was attended by over 200,000 mourners, including global leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William.