Donald Trump mirrored on his religious destiny throughout a flight to Israel, admitting he might not be “heaven-bound.”

Donald Trump shared a second of reflection aboard Air Force One en path to Israel Sunday evening (October 12), admitting he might not be destined for heaven regardless of his current diplomatic efforts.

“I’m being a little cute,” Trump informed reporters through the flight, including, “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.”

Trump was responding to a query about whether or not his involvement in brokering a ceasefire deal and facilitating a serious hostage launch would possibly enhance his religious résumé.

“I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One,” Trump added. “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: I don’t assume there’s something that’s going to get me into heaven. I believe I’m not heaven certain. I’m undecided I’m going to have the ability make heaven pic.twitter.com/gzPwKnd5j0

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Trump’s remarks got here simply forward of his arrival in Israel on Monday (October 13), the place he marked the release of 20 Israeli hostages from Gaza.

The settlement, which ended over two years of captivity, additionally included the return of the our bodies of deceased captives. In alternate, Israel agreed to launch roughly 1,700 Palestinian prisoners.

Trump’s feedback marked a noticeable shift from his earlier tone throughout an August interview with Fox & Friends, the place he mentioned, “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.”

He additionally acknowledged his religious standing throughout that very same interview, saying, “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.”

The journey to Israel follows a fragile ceasefire within the area and a uncommon second of worldwide cooperation. 

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