President Donald Trump joked to the media that he'd "like to be pope" while adding that he does not have a preference for who is elected.

President Donald Trump joked on Tuesday that he'd like to be the next pope, while answering questions from the media before heading to Michigan for a rally to mark his 100th day in office. The president also said there is a cardinal from New York that is "very good" as a potential pick.

President Donald Trump joked he was the "number-one choice" ahead of next week's selection of a new Pope. In the days after Pope Francis' death, Trump was asked Tuesday if he had a preference for a new pontiff.