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TRUMP, BIDEN, AND ZELENSKY FACE CRITICISM FOR DRESS CODE BREACH AT POPE’S FUNERAL
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CapitalTimesNews / 7 days
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World leaders gathered at the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis, with many adhering to a strict dress code. However, some prominent leaders, including Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, faced criticism for breaching the dress code. Trump wore a mid-blue suit with a shiny blue tie, while Biden opted for a dark suit with a blue tie. Zelensky, on the other hand, wore an all-black combat-style jacket over a black shirt and trousers, but no tie. The dress code specified that men should wear a dark suit with a long black tie and white shirt. Many onlookers criticized Trump for his outfit, saying he stuck out like a sore thumb among other leaders. “Why is Trump the only male world leader who is wearing a blue suit?” asked Alison Graham. “Has he no sense of appropriacy? Shame on him.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with some questioning whether Trump had a black suit or a dark blue one to wear. “Did he not have a black suit? At least a dark blue one? Where is the respect?” fumed Madaelene. The controversy comes just two months after Zelensky faced criticism for wearing combat clothes during a visit to the White House. Trump had defended Zelensky’s attire at the time, saying he was “dressed beautifully.” However, reports suggested that Trump was actually irritated by Zelensky’s clothing. The funeral dress code was strict, with men required to wear dark suits, long black ties, and white shirts. Women were asked to wear long black dresses, gloves, and veils, with only a string of pearls allowed as jewelry. Melania Trump, attending the funeral on her 55th birthday, wore a conservative black coat with a lace veil and gloves, while Jill Biden opted for a black blazer and skirt with a delicate lace veil. Despite the criticism, the funeral ceremony was attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners, who packed into St. Peter’s Square and surrounding streets. The pontiff was remembered as “a pope among the people, with an open heart,” who strove for a more compassionate and open-minded Catholic Church.