<p>US President <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/trade-talks-with-india-coming-along-great-says-donald-trump-23531115" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Donald Trump</strong></a> has said jokingly he would be his own number one choice for the next pope, Politico reported.</p>
<p>Trump's remarks come when cardinals are set to begin on May 7 the process to choose a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.</p>
<p>I'd like to be pope. That would be my number one choice, Trump told a television reporter on Tuesday, Politico said.</p>
<p>The US president was among the world leaders who attended <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/pope-francis-passes-away-at-88-23524208" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>Pope Francis</strong></a>' funeral at the St Peter's Square in the Vatican on April 26.</p>
<p>When asked who should replace Francis, Trump said, I have no preference, but added: I must say, we have a cardinal that happens to be out of a place called New York who's very good, so we'll see what happens.</p>
<p>Politico said the cardinal of New York, Timothy Dolan, is not believed to be among the frontrunners to succeed Francis.</p>
<p>There has never been a pope from the US.</p>
<p>Politico quoted Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who appeared to throw his weight behind Trump's long-shot bid for the papacy.</p>
<p>Graham said on social media he was excited to hear about it.</p>
<p>This would truly be a dark horse candidate, but I would ask the papal conclave and Catholic faithful to keep an open mind about this possibility! "Graham said. "The first Pope-US President combination has many upsides. Watching for white smoke". Trump MMXXVIII! the newsportal said".&nbsp;</p>
<p>The video showing Trump wanting to be pope soon went viral on multiple social media platforms evoking mixed reactions.</p>
<p>Many of Trump supporters lauded the idea while social media users had a field day with memes, including those showing Trump in pope's formal regalia.&nbsp;</p>
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Donald Trump jokes about wanting to be the next pope after Pope Francis` death, sparking viral reactions online



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US President Donald Trump quips he'd like to be the next pope, as cardinals prepare to select a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21



Trump jokes about becoming next pope after Pope Francis' death

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