Was Donald Trump sleeping at Pope Francis’ funeral? Viral photos spark debate

Several photos showing to point out US President Donald Trump sleeping throughout Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome went viral on social media on Saturday, fuelling on-line debate and criticism.
Trump, 78, was seated within the entrance row alongside First Lady Melania Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy through the ceremony. Soon after proceedings started, social media customers circulated pictures suggesting Trump had dozed off, exhibiting him together with his eyes closed.

“Trump sleeping at the Pope’s funeral. An embarrassment, as always,” one consumer posted on X. Another commented, “I don’t ever want to hear another word about ‘Sleepy Joe’ — not after this circus. 🤡 There are photos of Trump texting, laughing, taking phone calls, and sleeping at the Pope’s funeral,” attaching a compilation of pictures.

“Trump showed respect for the Pope by texting, sleeping and not following the dress code. He represents MAGA so well! Haha,” one other consumer tweeted.

Seating preparations positioned Trump and Melania between Estonia’s President Alar Karis and Spain’s King Felipe VI, whereas different world leaders, akin to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, had been seated additional again. The Vatican had organised visitors largely by nation names listed alphabetically in French.
Despite the viral criticism, Trump additionally shared moments from the funeral on his Truth Social platform, posting pictures of himself standing solemnly earlier than Pope Francis’ coffin. Earlier that day, Trump held a one-on-one assembly with Zelenskyy — their first encounter since a tense trade at the White House in February.
Commenting on the scenario in Ukraine, Trump posted, “There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days.” He added, “It makes me think that maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war, he’s just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through ‘Banking’ or ‘Secondary Sanctions?’ Too many people are dying!!!”
Meanwhile, in response to the viral Trump pictures, a number of X customers started sharing previous compilations of former President Joe Biden showing to go to sleep at numerous public occasions.