In yet another, all-too-typical display of journalistic dishonesty, Fortune magazine (and its media cohorts) exploited the funeral of Pope Francis to smear President Donald Trump with a fabricated scandal over his blue suit. Through cropped images, blatant lies, and unapologetic bias, these outlets deliberately fomented hatred against Trump, proving once again their addiction to division over truth.

Fortune’s April 26 article falsely claimed Trump disrespected the Vatican by wearing a bright blue suit against a supposed all-black dress code for the Pope’s funeral. The story relied on tightly cropped photos that isolated Trump, spinning a deceptive narrative that he alone flouted protocol. Unedited images demolish this lie: Prince William wore a navy suit, Joe Biden sported a blue tie, Indian President Droupadi Murmu appeared in a blue sari, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ditched a tie entirely. A Vatican source confirmed the dress code was discretionary, exposing Fortune’s premise as a calculated falsehood meant to vilify Trump.

This isn’t an anomaly—it’s standard operating procedure.

The intent was unmistakable: to incite loathing. Outlets like The New York Times and Newsweek echoed Fortune’s framing, obsessing over Trump’s attire while burying the fact that others dressed similarly. They knew the dress code was flexible and Trump wasn’t alone, yet they peddled a divisive lie. The Daily Beast also chimed in…….

These stunts are textbook examples of the media’s bias and hatred-fueling agenda. By twisting reality and exploiting a sacred event, these outlets prove they’re not journalists but propagandists, churning out lies to pit Americans against each other.