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Donald and Melania Trump Attend Pope Francis\u2019 Funeral Amid Public Scrutiny<\/strong><\/p>\n Donald and Melania Trump attended Pope Francis\u2019 funeral at the Vatican, joining global leaders and dignitaries in mourning. An estimated 400,000 mourners lined the streets as the pope\u2019s coffin was moved to his final resting place at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, per his wishes.<\/p>\n While Donald Trump drew criticism for past remarks about the pope, Melania was noted for her solemn demeanor. Wearing an all-black outfit and a traditional Mantilla veil, she was praised for her respectful appearance and visible emotion. Body language expert Judi James observed a rare moment of tenderness between the couple, describing Trump as unusually affectionate toward Melania during the ceremony.<\/p>\n The couple\u2019s relationship with Pope Francis was complicated. Early on, Trump questioned the pope\u2019s public image and later clashed with him over immigration, prompting Francis to question Trump\u2019s Christianity. Trump dismissed the pope\u2019s remarks as \u201cdisgraceful.\u201d<\/p>\n Francis, who served for 12 years, had previously met Presidents Obama and Biden. His meeting with Obama was especially cordial, focusing on human rights and shared moral duties. In contrast, Trump and Francis shared more tension-filled exchanges.<\/p>\n Melania\u2019s rare public warmth at the funeral contrasts with ongoing reports about her distant relationship with Trump. Author Michael Wolff\u2019s book All or Nothing<\/em> claims she has little affection for him and largely avoided his 2024 campaign. Despite public appearances, the Trumps\u2019 marriage has long been the subject of speculation due to their limited interaction.<\/p>\n Online, Melania received praise for her dignified attire and poise at the funeral, with some likening her elegance to Jacqueline Kennedy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Donald and Melania Trump Attend Pope Francis\u2019 Funeral Amid Public Scrutiny Donald and Melania Trump attended Pope Francis\u2019 funeral at the Vatican, joining global leaders and dignitaries in mourning. An estimated 400,000 mourners lined the streets as the pope\u2019s coffin was moved to his final resting place at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, per…<\/p>\n