Donald Trump called out for ‘ultimate disrespect’ over two acts at Pope Francis’ funeral after 'breaking dress code'

Donald Trump was one of the many foreign delegates who travelled to the Vatican City to pay their respects at the pope's funeral yesterday (26 April), but he's been branded a 'disgrace' by viewers.

An estimated 400,000 mourners gathered for Pope Francis’ funeral including leaders and royals from around the world following his death on Monday.

But despite the huge number of attendees, the US president still ended up managing to stand out as he was accused of ‘breaking the dress code’.

And once he’d already been slammed for that, Trump was then called out for showing ‘ultimate disrespect’ over two acts he appeared to make during the funeral.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Irish President Michael D Higgins and Sir Keir Starmer were also in Rome for the funeral but notably, the leaders were all wearing black.

A 'total embarrassment', someone said. (X)

However, Trump opted for a navy-blue suit and surrounded by attendees in much darker clothing, he stuck out like a sore thumb.

Some users on Twitter said he had ‘no class’ as they couldn’t understand why he wasn’t ‘wearing traditional black’.

“Why is Trump wearing a blue suit instead of a black one like others. Perhaps Zelenskyy could ask him why he hasn't dressed more appropriately?" one wrote as many others said the American has ‘zero respect’.

It is worth pointing out that he wasn’t the only one in blue, as Prince William also wore a navy (albeit slightly darker) suit.

But Trump went on to cause further upset during the service itself.

As spotted on camera, it appeared the American was having a chew of some chewing gum and checking his phone at the funeral.

Users said that he was a ‘total disgrace’ as one accused: “Texting from the front row at a funeral…the ultimate disrespect and rudeness from the President of America.”

Another called him a ‘total embarrassment’.

Trump very much stood out in his lighter suit. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

“Such a douchebag. Wearing blue, not black. On his phone at the Pope's funeral. I'm an atheist, but even I show respect for the dead,” a second slammed.

As he requested, Pope Francis was moved to the basilica of St Mary Major where he frequently visited during his life.

He expressed his wishes in his final testament, as he opted for changes to tradition.

Pope Francis wanted things to be ‘simple’ with a simplified coffin.

With the instructions given for his burial and explanation of being entrusted to the Virgin Mary, he concluded: “May the Lord grant a fitting reward to all those who have loved me and who continue to pray for me. The suffering that has marked the final part of my life, I offer to the Lord, for peace in the world and for fraternity among peoples.”