Donald Trump Says He’d Prefer to Be the Subsequent Pope

Donald Trump‘s endorsing a controversial public determine to change into the subsequent head of the Catholic Church — himself!

The President of america was requested Tuesday who he thinks ought to ascend to the function following Pope Francis‘ dying … and, he instantly responded he is his personal No. 1 selection for the job.

It is clear President Trump is joking right here … following up the remark by saying he would not actually have a choice — although there is a cardinal from New York he thinks may deal with the job.

Trump appears to be referring to Cardinal Timothy Dolan — the one American cardinal in critical consideration for the function. He took his vows in 1976, and was made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012.

Dolan’s a famous conservative … having expressed displeasure relating to contraception and decrying the elimination of statues depicting controversial leaders within the wake of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

Trump most likely will not find yourself turning into the pope, given he is not a cardinal — and would not frequently attend Mass, so far as we all know … although he did draw fairly a little bit of consideration at Pope Francis’ funeral for standing out in a vivid blue swimsuit — so perhaps he is making an attempt peacocking in an effort to get elected.

After all, Trump’s made it clear he is looking for a solution to keep in workplace previous the top of his time period in 2028 … and he is even promoting “Trump 2028” hats on his web site.