Kathrine Frich
Ending the war might not just help his legacy, it could, in his view, help his soul.
Ending the war might not just help his legacy, it could, in his view, help his soul.
Peace in Ukraine Might Earn Him a Spot in Heaven
US President Donald Trump said he hopes a peace deal in Ukraine could boost his chances of getting into Heaven.
“I want to try to get to Heaven if possible,” he said with a smile, admitting his odds aren’t great.
The comment, though made humorously, added a surprising spiritual twist to his foreign policy messaging.
From Nobel Hopes to Divine Goals
Trump has long claimed he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, and has suggested that ending the Ukraine war would finally earn him that honor.
But on Tuesday, his remarks revealed a deeper, if unexpected, motivation.
Ending the war might not just help his legacy, it could, in his view, help his soul.
Zelensky Meeting Followed by Heavenly Reflection
Trump’s remark came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders met with him at the White House.
The group had gathered to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing war with Russia.
Trump’s comments suggested that even such a high-stakes diplomatic meeting may be wrapped into his personal redemption narrative.
A Mystical Shift After Surviving Assassination Attempt
Since surviving an assassination attempt last year, Trump has increasingly used religious and mystical language.
During his January inauguration, he told supporters he had been “saved by God to make America great again.”
His recent remarks about Heaven seem to reflect this evolving, more spiritual tone.
Scandal, Redemption, and the Politics of Peace
Trump remains a polarizing figure. He’s the first US president convicted for making hush payments to an adult film star, one of several controversies shadowing his political career.
Now, as he pushes for a peace deal in Ukraine, critics wonder whether his motivations are genuine or opportunistic.
Either way, he appears to be framing diplomacy as a path to personal salvation.
