A trade war that Trump felt compelled to bring up in the lead-up to Francis’ funeral—it wouldn’t be shocking if Trump was hesitant to participate in the “sign of peace.”
Trump was called ‘disrespectful’ for his remarks to the media as he was departing Washington, DC, in addition to being criticized.
Online for wearing a blue suit instead of the customary black, which is seen as a sign of respect and sadness, to the late pope’s burial.
Before departing, Trump remarked of Francis: “He was just a good man, and he really loved the world.” In my opinion, he was an amazing man.
He continued, however, by saying that he would be able to “meet with a lot” of other foreign leaders during the burial.
