Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, President Donald Trump shared his surprising pick for the next leader of the Catholic Church—himself. When asked who he’d choose to succeed the late pontiff, Trump replied, “I’d like to be Pope. That’d be my number one choice,” despite not being Catholic or meeting the traditional requirements.
Trump’s comments, though clearly tongue-in-cheek, raised eyebrows. He later added that he didn’t have a specific favorite but thought a U.S. pope wouldn’t be a bad idea, mentioning a strong cardinal from New York as a potential candidate.
Senator Lindsey Graham joined in on the humor, posting on social media that Trump could be a “dark horse candidate,” encouraging Catholics to keep an open mind about the idea of a U.S. President-Pope.
Trump’s appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral also stirred attention, not just for his outfit but for holding a pre-service discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding to the spectacle surrounding the high-profile event.
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