Donald Trump demanded to be sat in the front row of Pope Francis' funeral. SOURCE: MEGA
President Donald Trump made it clear that he would only attend Pope Francis’ funeral if he secured a front-row seat. According to a diplomatic source, “He said front row or no show. If they had refused, he wouldn’t have gone.”
This highlights Trump’s strong stance on his conditions for attending high-profile events, showing how he negotiates his presence with demands.
Insiders revealed that President Trump “strong-armed” the Vatican into adjusting its seating arrangement for his front-row demand. One official claimed, “They knew it would become an international incident if he wasn’t treated like a king.”
However, some Vatican sources found the decision humiliating, admitting they bent the rules to avoid a scene. According to a senior insider, “This wasn’t about honoring the Pope—it was about feeding Trump’s ego.”
At Pope Francis’ funeral, Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, claimed the top spot, with Italy’s dignitaries following. The French alphabet influenced the remaining seating, with German representatives near the front.
However, despite initial expectations of a third-row seat, President Trump secured a prominent position, bypassing the usual seating arrangements for the U.S. delegation. The Vatican made adjustments to avoid creating a scene, feeding into Trump’s demands.
President Trump sparked controversy at Pope Francis’ funeral by breaking the strict dress code. While attendees wore dark suits and black ties, he arrived in a blue suit and tie, with an American flag pin.
The dress code, enforced by the Vatican, required men to wear a dark suit, black tie, and white shirt. First Lady Melania Trump, celebrating her 55th birthday, adhered to the code, wearing a black coat, lace veil, and gloves, sitting beside her husband in the front row.
Prince William represented King Charles at Pope Francis’ funeral, sitting alongside Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and his wife. Before the service, the U.K. prince briefly interacted with President Trump and First Lady Melania, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.
