Donald Trump blindsided the radical Left with this powerful tribute to Pope Francis

President Trump just made a decision that has the Left completely stunned.

It’s the last thing they expected from him.

And Donald Trump blindsided the radical Left with this powerful tribute to Pope Francis.

Trump orders flags lowered to honor Pope Francis

President Donald Trump made a powerful statement on Monday by ordering flags across America to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis following the pontiff’s death.

The President’s swift and decisive action came as a shock to many Democrats who have long accused Trump of being anti-religion and divisive.

“I just signed an executive order putting the flags of our country, all of them, all federal flags and state flags at half mast in honor of Pope Francis,” Trump announced on Monday. “He was a good man, worked hard. He loved the world. And it’s an honor to do that.”

The President also took to Truth Social with a heartfelt message that further demonstrated his respect for the late Pope.

“Rest in Peace, Pope Francis! May God bless him and all who loved him!” Trump wrote.

It was a gracious and Presidential gesture that left many of his critics completely stunned.

Democrats caught flat-footed by Trump’s dignified response

For years, Democrats and their allies in the media have portrayed President Trump as someone who divides Americans along religious lines. But his dignified and immediate response to Pope Francis’s death tells a completely different story.

The White House released a proclamation from Trump stating: “As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the day of interment.”

This action came as Democrats were busy crafting their next attack line against the President, leaving them completely unprepared to respond to Trump’s gesture of respect and unity.

Trump commits to bringing religion back to America

While honoring Pope Francis, President Trump made it clear that his administration is serious about restoring religious values in American life.

During Monday’s annual Easter Egg Roll event at the White House, Trump delivered a powerful message about his commitment to faith.

“Easter is special. And it’s one of our favorite days. It’s one of our favorite periods of time. We’re honoring Jesus Christ. And, we’re going to honor Jesus Christ very powerfully throughout our lives, all throughout our lives. Not just now, all throughout our lives,” Trump declared.

The President went even further, making a bold promise that has left religious Americans cheering and secular progressives fuming.

“We’re bringing religion back in America. We’re bringing a lot of things back. But religion is coming back to America. That’s why you see the kind of numbers that you are seeing, the spirit and the kind of numbers that you’re seeing,” Trump stated.

A historic moment in Church history

The death of Pope Francis marks a significant moment for the Catholic Church, which will now begin the solemn process of selecting a new pontiff.

Following ancient tradition, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, who was appointed camerlengo by Pope Francis in 2019, will be responsible for formally confirming the Pope’s death and overseeing Vatican operations until a new pope is elected.

Following tradition, the Pope’s ring and bulla (a lead seal) are destroyed in the presence of other cardinals, signifying the end of his reign and preventing misuse of his signature on formal documents.

Throughout history, the Catholic Church has been led by an incredibly diverse group of pontiffs. From Peter, the first pope who served for 34 years after being anointed by Jesus to lead his church, to Pope Benedict XVI who became the first pope to resign in some 600 years when he stepped down in 2013.

President Trump’s respectful acknowledgment of this momentous occasion in Church history shows his understanding of the significance of Pope Francis’s life and legacy.

Once again, Trump has demonstrated that he can rise above partisan politics to unite Americans in moments of global significance, leaving his critics scrambling to find their next line of attack.