United States President Donald Trump has stirred reactions once again after admitting he may not be “heaven-bound,” despite his self-acclaimed efforts toward global peace.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Israel on Sunday, Trump was asked by Fox News’ Peter Doocy whether his peace initiatives in the Middle East had improved his chances of getting into heaven.
“I’m being a little cute,” Trump said with a chuckle. “I don’t think there’s anything going to get me in heaven. I really don’t. I think I’m not maybe heaven-bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I’m not sure I’m going to be able to make heaven, but I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people.”
Trump went on to revisit his familiar claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election, alleging that the poll was “rigged” and that a different outcome could have prevented the Russian invasion of Ukraine and advanced global peace.
“We had an incompetent administration,” Trump said, referring to the Biden era. “Because of a crooked election, millions of people are dead. And by the way, the Israeli thing was much harder to get settled because of the past administration.”
The remarks echo Trump’s earlier comments on August 19, when he told Fox and Friends: “If I can save 7,000 people a week from being killed, I think that’s pretty… I want to try to get to heaven if possible. I’m hearing that I’m not doing well. I am really at the bottom of the totem pole. But if I can get to heaven, this will be one of the reasons.”
Following that interview, Trump’s campaign reportedly sent a fundraising email titled “I want to try and get to heaven,” encouraging supporters to donate $15.
In the message, he referenced his near-death experience during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024: “Last year, I came millimeters from death when that bullet pierced through my skin.”
The former president’s comments have since reignited discussions about his religious beliefs, political messaging, and characteristic blend of humor and self-promotion.
