Staff Reports
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have made their way to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, a somber occasion for Catholics around the globe. But let’s not brush past the headline everyone is buzzing about—Trump has no time, nor interest, in politicking with Joe Biden, his predecessor, or as many see him, the very embodiment of failed leadership. Biden’s attendance at the funeral is proving to be even less compelling. Trump shrugged off any notion of a meeting with the former president, bluntly stating there’s no room on his schedule for that kind of sideshow.
The former President Joe Biden, who reveled in labeling Trump as a divisive figure, now finds himself sidelined. Biden’s presence in Rome seems more like a footnote rather than a headline. Since leaving office amidst a cloud of controversy and a legacy of inflation and disunity, it’s clear that Biden’s global discussions have little impact. The American people rejected his policies last election, opting instead for Trump’s proven leadership.
While avoiding Biden, Trump remains focused on what counts. He’s there first and foremost to pay respects, reminding us that sometimes, decorum trumps diplomacy. With Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni expecting a brief meeting with him, Trump acknowledges the limits of foreign policy at a funeral, highlighting respect over rushed negotiations. It’s a glimpse of the relentless force that is Donald Trump—always moving, always strategizing.
There Is One Person Trump Has No Interest in Visiting With at Saturday's Pope Francis Funeralhttps://t.co/8XSwUabbmW
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Meanwhile, Biden smiles and nods—but to what end? His hollow gestures are overshadowed by Trump’s real diplomacy. Ukraine’s President Zelensky is at the funeral, yet Trump wisely sidesteps fanfare diplomacy, aiming instead for substantial peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. That’s responsible leadership, putting action over agenda.
In Rome or back home, Trump’s focus remains unwavering. His detractors want distractions; he’s got drive. Funeral aside, the mission is building America—leaner, stronger, and keeping Biden’s disastrous globalist ideals at bay. As Trump heads back home, the pressing question isn’t if he’ll meet Biden, but why he would bother. America deserves better than backslapping feel-good moments. America deserves Trump.
