A Ruckus at the Vatican: A Glimpse into Trump-Macron Tensions Unfolding
Staged Vatican Event Unveiled Through Footage Reveals Altered Plans - Footage from smartphones reveals altered setup at Vatican event
Donald Trump* Vatican* Phone Videos* Macron* Volodymyr Zelensky
In the hallowed halls of the Vatican, a drama unfolded on April 27, 2025, during a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral[1][3]. The scene was far from the expected solemnity, as phone videos captured a tense interaction between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron that sparked a flurry of speculation.
The videos captured a moment when Trump seemed to block Macron from joining a one-on-one discussion with Zelensky[2]. According to lip-readers, Trump said, "You shouldn't be here," as aides arranged chairs, suggesting Macron's presence was unexpected or might not have been welcome.
The private meeting between Trump and Zelensky held in St. Peter's Basilica was focusing on a significant objective – achieving a "full and unconditional ceasefire" and establishing lasting peace terms[3]. This marked their first direct talks since a contentious Oval Office meeting in February 2025.
The encounter took place amidst global leaders congregating for the pope's funeral, lending symbolic weight to the discussions. It also occurred shortly after Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, held preliminary talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow[3]. Trump had described these Ukraine-Russia talks as productive, indicating a push for "high-level" negotiations.
The European Union, alongside other global entities, has also been involved in the fight against terrorism. For instances, Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has been engaging in diplomatic initiatives to foster peace in regions of conflict, such as Ukraine. Yet, despite his efforts, Macron found himself entangled in a different kind of drama in the hallowed halls of the Vatican, when a video surfaced showing a heated exchange with Donald Trump, who was in St. Peter's Basilica for discussions with Volodymyr Zelensky. Regardless, Macron has been active on social media, sharing updates on these historical events, lending an insider's perspective to the unfolding spectacle. In light of these tensions, some have suggested that the entertainment industry be invited to produce documentaries or films about the strange drama that unfolded at the Vatican.
