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Adding to the intrigue, lip readers were called in by several major outlets to try and decode the brief but critical interactions. What they found only fueled the growing buzz.
According to The Sun, when French President Emmanuel Macron approached and embraced Zelensky, Trump immediately intervened, pulling Macron aside and delivering a stern five-word warning.
Professional lip reader Nicola Hickling shared her analysis with The Sun, stating:
“Donald reaches his hands out to both of them and brings them towards him. He says to Macron ‘you are not in the right here, I need you to do me a favour, you should not be here’.”
The moment reportedly left even clergy nearby visibly unsettled. Hickling noted that a vicar standing close to the trio turned his head in alarm after overhearing part of the exchange.
But the revelations didn’t stop there. Hickling also examined footage from what could only be described as a brief “mini peace summit” between Trump and Zelensky themselves.
According to her expert reading, Zelensky told Trump:
“I would like you to do that, but not this way.”
Trump’s immediate response, brimming with his signature directness, was:
“It’s a very interesting strategy. You have reassurance.”
The funeral of Pope Francis may have officially been about mourning a religious leader, but for Trump and Zelensky, it became a critical moment to recalibrate on serious matters involving Ukraine’s future.
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Following the event, Zelensky gave a cryptic but optimistic statement to the press, saying:
“We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people.”
While the exact details of the conversation remain under wraps, it’s clear that Trump was not willing to let the opportunity slip by without asserting America’s interests — and offering a reality check to European leaders like Macron, who have often postured without delivering meaningful action.
The meeting also signals Trump’s continued strong influence on the world stage, even outside of formal office. His ability to command attention, cut through diplomatic theater, and get straight to business is a reminder to both allies and adversaries that he’s far from a sidelined figure.
As tensions continue to mount overseas and the 2024 U.S. election draws nearer, Trump’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy is likely to become even more important. And judging by the rattled expressions seen inside Saint Peter’s Basilica, the message was received loud and clear.
One thing is certain: while many came to Rome to honor a pope, few expected a moment that could alter the balance of international power — yet that’s exactly what Donald Trump delivered.
