Lip Reader Reveals What Trump Whispered to Melania at the Pope’s Funeral
A professional lip reader has claimed to uncover what former U.S. President Donald Trump quietly said to Melania during Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on Friday, April 26.
The Trumps were among thousands of mourners at St. Peter’s Basilica, joining world leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pay their respects to the late pontiff, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
Before the service began, Trump and Zelenskyy reportedly held a brief and informal conversation—marking their first in-person interaction since their tense exchange at the White House back in February.
While most attendees wore traditional mourning attire, Trump stood out in a striking blue suit, contrasting with the somber tones of the crowd. Melania, a devout Roman Catholic, was dressed in a classic black blazer and skirt, topped with a delicate lace veil in accordance with Vatican tradition.
Though early reports suggested the Trumps might be seated further back, live coverage showed them positioned prominently among fellow dignitaries.
During a quiet moment midway through the solemn two-hour service, cameras captured a brief exchange between Donald and Melania. According to Nicola Hickling—a forensic lip-reading expert from Lip Reader Limited—Trump appeared to lean in and say, “I’ll go over and speak to him.”
A Glance, a Whisper — and a Mystery
It remains unclear exactly who Trump was referring to when he whispered to Melania, but according to lip reader Nicola Hickling, the former First Lady’s response was telling: a subtle side-eye glance, with no verbal reply. The quiet moment added another layer of intrigue to an already high-profile appearance.
Trump, who was raised Presbyterian and now identifies as a non-denominational Christian, has consistently sought to align himself with Catholic voters. Speaking to Fox News about his decision to attend the funeral, he said, “I just thought it was out of respect. I won the Catholic vote — by a lot — and I think that’s the first time a Republican ever did. I have a great relationship with Catholics. Very simple.”
He went on to add, “We did well with the Catholic vote — I got 56% — and honestly, I don’t know how they got any of the rest.”
Melania Trump’s Catholic faith has long been central to her public identity. As the first Catholic First Lady to reside in the White House since Jacqueline Kennedy, she has embraced religious traditions both publicly and privately. During the Trumps’ 2017 official visit to the Vatican, Melania described her meeting with Pope Francis as “unforgettable,” and brought rosary beads to be blessed by the pontiff.
Reflecting on that experience in a post on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote:
“Today’s visit with His Holiness Pope Francis @Pontifex is one I’ll never forget. I was humbled by the honour. Blessings to all.”