Trump: “If Jesus Christ came down and counted the votes, I would have won California”

Donald Trump has once again managed to spark controversy with a striking comment that has reignited debate on social media following a press conference on Wednesday, Express reports.

During a discussion about California’s voting system, Trump claimed that the system is “rigged” and focused on his views regarding election fraud.

He believes Republicans are being treated unfairly and that, under different circumstances, he would have won the state.

Comment sparks attention

Trump’s most controversial remark was:

“If Jesus Christ came down and counted the votes, I would have won California.”

The statement quickly went viral on social media, where many users described it as an unusual remark and harsh rhetoric from Trump, Express reports.

However, this is far from the first time Trump has strongly criticized the electoral system. At the beginning of 2026, he told Reuters in an interview that there should not even be an election: “when you think of it, we shouldn’t even have an election.”

Reactions pour in

Many social media users mocked Trump while also criticizing his continued focus on election fraud.

This is also far from the first time Trump has made a controversial comment that gained widespread attention on social media.

Reactions to Trump can also be seen around the world. We have previously reported how Trump’s statements have sometimes been viewed as more entertaining than political, for example in China, where the tone surrounding Trump is often far from positive.

Sources: Express, Reuters

This article is made and published by Christine Drews Sieger, who may have used AI in the preparation