Trump tells 60 Minutes he hopes to go to heaven but won't forgive opponents
The gist
Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes he hopes to go to heaven but won't forgive political opponents.
The remarks revive his recurring theme of faith and feuds with named rivals.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2025In a Fox & Friends phone interview, Trump said helping broker peace in Ukraine could improve his chances of going to heaven, saying he was "hearing I'm not doing well."
- Feb 5, 2026At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump said he "probably should make it" to heaven and said his earlier suggestions otherwise were in jest.
- Nov 9, 2026In a CBS News 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, Trump said he is religious and hopes to go to heaven: "I don't want to go to hell."
Key terms
- National Prayer Breakfast
- An annual series of religious and political meetings held in Washington, D.C., each February since 1953.
Source: Wikipedia