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21. If they did break protocol, it wasn't just for Trump.

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 09:36 PM

Apr 26

There were plenty of other presidents in the front row other than Trump. They were arranged alphabetically (except for Argentina and Italy), by their country's French names ( e.g., "États-Unis", not "United States" ). Trump was seated with Estonia and Spain (Espagne) on one side of him and Finland and France on the other. The Spanish head (heads?) of state is royalty, the other three I mentioned are presidents.

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Can someone explain to me why the vatican broke protocol for [View all] niyad Apr 26 OP

What protocol? EX500rider Apr 26 #1

dress code Skittles Apr 26 #2

See post 7 niyad Apr 26 #9

Seems to be a lot of blue suits in the pics though EX500rider Apr 26 #24

apparently this was in regards to seating arrangements Skittles Apr 26 #32

It looks like he is sitting in the 1st row BigmanPigman Apr 26 #40

They were seated alphabetically, other than Argentina and Italy. nt sl8 Apr 26 #43

Damn, too bad we aren't Zaire. BigmanPigman Apr 27 #49

If you look at the pics there were several men wearing blue suits/jackets Meowmee Apr 27 #46

see Post 32 Skittles Apr 27 #47

President Biden was wearing a black suit, as every picture shows. niyad Apr 27 #53

It looks navy blue to me, and others said it was blue Meowmee Apr 27 #57

Looked black to me, and to nearly everyone who saw it . Colour perception niyad Apr 27 #62

See post 7 niyad Apr 26 #8

I've heard that navy blue is acceptable, but what hasn't been explained is how he got moved TheRickles Apr 26 #3

I'd read that as well. SheltieLover Apr 26 #5

I read that the first row was reserved for Catholic royalty. greatauntoftriplets Apr 26 #7

That was what some people expected, Ms. Toad Apr 26 #22

The Vatican said it would seat all royalty together and not differentiate between Catholic and non-Catholic dflprincess Apr 26 #30

These are guide lines that a cardinal or bishop can alter. Jacson6 Apr 27 #72

That was NOT navy blue but a bright blue. kerry-is-my-prez Apr 26 #13

This photo looks like it was color-enhanced to appear bright blue, while the photo in Comment #34 is clearly navy blue TheRickles Apr 26 #17

The photos and video I've seen make it look bright blue, not navy. dflprincess Apr 26 #31

Yikes, had not even thought about his ugly, too-long, red tie. niyad Apr 27 #64

That's the "protocol" I was thinking about.. TY Cha Apr 26 #14

And that was the protocol I meant. niyad Apr 26 #16

"Protocol" is what is expected SCantiGOP Apr 26 #39

see post 7 niyad Apr 26 #44

I've been wondering as well malaise Apr 26 #4

Maybe he requested... littlemissmartypants Apr 26 #6

And she spent it at a funeral. .sitting next to her loving spouse. Perfect day. niyad Apr 26 #10

I feel badly for those with functioning olfactory senses BigmanPigman Apr 26 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Apr 26 #11

They knew how to shut him up Red Mountain Apr 26 #12

I did see other blue suits, but they were darker shades. niyad Apr 26 #15

Can you really see someone telling him he can't come in? No i can't either. Srkdqltr Apr 26 #18

See post 7 niyad Apr 26 #19

They didn't. Ms. Toad Apr 26 #20

From what I had read on Friday, heads of state would be seated as you indicated. . niyad Apr 26 #23

That was the thinking in advance, by a number of people, Ms. Toad Apr 26 #45

Dang it. sl8 Apr 26 #25

If they did break protocol, it wasn't just for Trump. sl8 Apr 26 #21

Maybe the slob doesn't own a black suit? nt Jit423 Apr 26 #26

The want Satan front and center to compare. yourout Apr 26 #27

A strong possibility! niyad Apr 27 #51

Melania appeared to be trying to dress like Jackie Kennedy LisaM Apr 26 #28

Good point! Cha Apr 26 #35

Yeah, she kept reminding me of something... LisaM Apr 26 #38

I just looked it up... she a "practicing Roman Catholic".. Cha Apr 26 #41

Practicing for a role in the inquisition? niyad Apr 27 #65

I believe you are correct. niyad Apr 27 #50

I wonder, when the time comes, if they'll bury him in that stupid blue suit? red dog 1 Apr 26 #29

Last week would be nice. niyad Apr 27 #52

They put him in the front row so that he would be downwind of the important guests. Orrex Apr 26 #33

But of course!!! niyad Apr 27 #54

That's what I think. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 27 #69

Insanity Iamscrewed Apr 26 #34

Maybe they just felt like dobleremolque Apr 26 #36

There is that! niyad Apr 27 #55

Maybe they were grateful he didn't send Vance Warpy Apr 26 #37

Had not thought of that! niyad Apr 27 #56

Do we know that they did? Meowmee Apr 27 #48

Of all the things Trump has done I can't believe we are still talking about doc03 Apr 27 #58

It is about messaging. niyad Apr 27 #63

I suspected they'd tweak the arrangements as necessary Buns_of_Fire Apr 27 #59

True. niyad Apr 27 #67

Maybe it had something to do with getting Trump to sit down with Zelenski. N/T lapucelle Apr 27 #60

A most interesting point. niyad Apr 27 #68

It's the old joke: Where can a 500 pound Gorilla sit? tavernier Apr 27 #61

Snicker. I can just see the Vatican clean-up team with gallon jugs of niyad Apr 27 #66

Because the Church is a business and conservative Americans are its most lucrative customer. Midnight Writer Apr 27 #70

A most interesting point. niyad Apr 27 #71