Melania Trump Spends 55th Birthday at Pope Francis Funeral in Rome with Donald Trump

Melania Trump Spends 55th Birthday At Pope Francis Funeral In Rome With Donald Trump

Donald Trump just touched down in Rome and guess what — he brought Melania along for the ride… on her birthday. Yeah, you read that right. While most people spend their birthday with cake and maybe a spa day, Melania’s blowing out candles at the funeral of Pope Francis. Total vibe switch.

The Trumps are in town for the funeral of the late Pope, and it’s a heavy moment — sure — but the internet couldn’t help but notice the birthday timing. Melania turned 55 and celebrated it surrounded by world leaders in black suits and rosaries. That’s gotta be a first, right?

To be fair, Melania’s no stranger to Vatican vibes. She’s Catholic, met Pope Francis back in 2017, and even gave him some rosary beads. So it makes sense she’d be there. But still… birthday goals? We’re not so sure.

And how’s Trump handling the whole “birthday-funeral combo”? Well, when asked about birthday plans, the man straight-up admitted he didn’t get her a gift. “Too busy.” He says they’ll grab dinner on Air Force One — because nothing says romance like reheated filet mignon at 30,000 feet while mourning a pope.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Trump trip without some hot takes. He praised Pope Francis as “a fantastic kind of a guy,” which might surprise anyone who remembers their spicy back-and-forth on immigration a few years back. Trump even ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff. Respect.

Meanwhile, the Vatican’s already prepping for the big conclave. Cardinals are gearing up for that secret-sauce election to pick the next pope. You know — Sistine Chapel, ballots, white smoke, the whole Netflix-ready montage.

So yeah, Melania’s birthday will be one for the books — solemn, historic, and definitely not on a yacht in the Med. Maybe next year.