Trump’s Papal Bombshell: “I Would Like to Be the Next Pope” Sends the Internet Into Meltdown
In a shocking turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has sparked global reactions with his remarks about the upcoming papal succession.
His comments come after the recent passing of Pope Francis, who died last week at the age of 88 following a prolonged illness.
As the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, Trump, during a press interaction at the White House, jokingly expressed his interest in the role. “I would like to be Pope. That would be my number one choice,” he said.
He later clarified that he had no specific preference but mentioned Cardinal Timothy Dolan from New York as a notable figure, adding, “I must say, we have a cardinal from New York who is very good, so we will see what happens.”
The comments have ignited a storm on social media, with users sharing a mix of criticism and humor.
Memes of Trump dressed in papal attire have gone viral, amplifying the online frenzy.
Here is what some users had to say:
@secretsandlaws: “Trump cannot be Pope because he is not a Christian. He admitted once that he has never asked God for forgiveness. That means he has no idea what it means to be a Christian or what the religion is about.”
@wineandroses: “If Trump can be Pope, I would like to apply to be the Easter Bunny. 🤣🐰”
@dontdemdownsrq: “He does not qualify. LOL, married three times. Zero annulments for starters. Dark horse apocalypse scenario!”
@jewmanji: “Joking? Probably. Pathetic? Definitely.”
@random_027: “These people keep saying anything. I try to ignore Trump stuff, but Trump as Pope? I promise you he cannot list the seven sacraments. And he has already failed to quote scripture more than once. Some people are just delusional and ignorant.”
The Vatican’s conclave to elect the next Pope is set to begin soon, with cardinals from around the world gathering to decide on the future leader of the Catholic Church.
While Trump’s remarks were likely made in jest, they have undeniably added an unexpected twist to the discussions surrounding the papal succession.
