Trump: I’m Never Going To Make It To Heaven, I Don’t Think There’s A Thing I Can Do

US President Donald Trump opened up about his spiritual standing during the National Prayer Breakfast, joking that despite his efforts to support religion, he doesn’t believe he qualifies for heaven, though he quickly clarified the remarks were meant humorously after past media misinterpretation.

Speaking to an audience of faith leaders and dignitaries from over 110 countries, Trump recounted a previous experience where his self-deprecating humor about salvation was taken literally by the press. “I’m never going to make it to heaven. I just don’t think I qualify,” Trump said, repeating comments he had made at an earlier event with 60,000 people. “I don’t think there’s a thing I can do.”

The President explained that his previous remarks, intended as lighthearted banter, were misconstrued by major media outlets. “I was being funny. I was trying to be, you know, you can’t be sarcastic with them because they write your words and the people reading the words are much different,” Trump said, expressing frustration with how his humor translates in print coverage.

He specifically cited The New York Times, which he said ran a front-page story suggesting he was “questioning his life and the meaning of his life” based on those earlier comments. “No, I was just having fun,” Trump clarified to the breakfast attendees.

Despite the joking tone, Trump quickly pivoted to express confidence in his spiritual standing. “I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I’m not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people,” he said, drawing laughter and applause from the crowd.

The President emphasized his administration’s support for religious communities, noting that “religion’s back now hotter than ever before.” He highlighted various actions taken to protect religious freedom and support faith-based initiatives, suggesting these efforts might work in his favor spiritually.

Throughout his remarks, Trump maintained that the media he refers to as “fake news” consistently misrepresents his intentions. “I never get a fair break from the fake news which is back there,” he said, gesturing to reporters covering the event.

The prayer breakfast, described by Trump as “a beautiful American tradition,” provided a platform for the President to discuss his relationship with faith while maintaining his characteristic blend of humor and criticism of media coverage. He noted he’s attended the event nearly every year, saying “It’s hard to turn it down. I don’t have the courage to turn it down.

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