Trump’s Unusual Request: “I Want to Meet the Pope’s Brother” — And So He DidWashington, D.C.
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Trump’s Unusual Request: “I Want to Meet the Pope’s Brother” — And So He Did
Washington, D.C. — [Humor / Satire]
In yet another surreal twist in American political theater, former President Donald J. Trump has reportedly fulfilled a longstanding and highly unusual wish: to meet the Pope’s brother. According to White House staff (and a now-viral photo), Trump welcomed an elderly man and his companions into the Oval Office earlier this week, believing he was finally being introduced to the brother of Pope Francis.
“He Looks Just Like Him”
Wearing a bold tie and a beaming smile, Trump introduced the guest during a brief photo op:
“This is a big day for me. I’ve always wanted to meet the Pope’s brother. We love the Pope. He’s very Catholic — tremendous guy.”
Standing beside Trump, the man smiled politely, later clarifying to reporters outside the White House:
“I’m not related to the Pope. I’m a retired math teacher from Des Moines.”
The woman beside him, believed to be his wife, added, “We were invited for an education recognition event. I think there was some confusion.”
The Mix-Up That Shook the Room
According to a White House aide (who requested anonymity), Trump had been browsing a list of award recipients scheduled for a civic ceremony when he fixated on one elderly gentleman who “looked very papal.”
“He turned to us and said, ‘This guy looks like he could be the Pope’s brother. Get him in here.’ Before anyone could correct him, they were escorted to the Oval Office.”
Internet Reacts
Within hours of the photo’s release, the image trended on social media under hashtags like #PopesBrother and #HolyGuest. Many users were quick to point out the glaring confusion:
“Trump just met a random grandpa and called him the Pope’s brother. You can’t make this up.” — @SnarkyHistorian
Others turned the incident into memes, pairing the image with captions like:
“When you ask for the Pope’s brother on Wish.com”
“New ambassador to the Vatican?”
“Holy but unrelated”
Vatican Statement
The Vatican released a brief statement:
“Pope Francis has no surviving siblings. Any reports to the contrary are not factual.”
They did not directly address the White House visit but included a gentle reminder:
“Faith, like truth, should never be confused with appearance.”
Trump’s Response
Trump, unfazed by the attention, doubled down:
“People are saying he’s not the Pope’s brother. But a lot of people are also saying he could be. You look at him — he’s very holy-looking. Very spiritual. I trust my gut.”
He later added on Truth Social:
“Beautiful meeting today with the Pope’s brother. Great man. Big respect for faith.”
Conclusion
Whether a genuine case of mistaken identity or a moment of well-orchestrated trolling, Trump’s meeting with the so-called “Pope’s brother” has added another chapter to the list of unusual White House guests during his time in the Oval Office. Regardless of the facts, one thing is certain: truth may be stranger than fiction, but with Trump, it’s often both.