"I’m Not Sure of Making Heaven,” Says President Trump

On Sunday, aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump made a surprising admission to reporters, saying he is uncertain about his eternal destiny.

> “I don’t think anything is going to get me into heaven,” he said. “I’m not sure I’ll make it, but I’ve made life better for many people. I think I’m not heaven-bound.”

The president went on to say that he believes he could have prevented Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine if the 2020 election had not been, in his words, “rigged.”

He claimed that millions of lives were lost “because of a crooked election” and criticized the previous administration as “incompetent.”

Trump also commented on the Israel-Gaza conflict, saying that resolving it has become “much harder” under the current Democrat-led government.

In August, Trump mentioned his desire to broker peace deals during a second term—an effort he said might help him “get to heaven.” Speaking on Fox & Friends, he expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives in the Russia-Ukraine war, adding that a lasting ceasefire would save countless people.

> “I want to try to get to heaven if possible,” he said. “I’m hearing that I’m not doing well.”

While his words may seem surprising, there’s a valuable lesson in the president’s honesty about his imperfections.

What Does the Bible Say?

The Bible teaches that life is a race—and believers are encouraged to run it well to receive a prize: the Crown of Life (1 Corinthians 9:24).

President Trump said, “I want to get to heaven if I can.” But as Christians, it’s not just a matter of if—we must aim for heaven.

Good works alone cannot save us. Salvation comes only through being born again and having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

> “All our righteousness is like filthy rags before God.” — Isaiah 64:6

LIFE LESSONS

President Trump’s humility stands out. It takes courage for anyone—especially a world leader—to admit uncertainty about their spiritual standing. Many assume they are heaven-bound, yet only God truly knows the heart.

His admission serves as a reminder: none of us should be complacent about our salvation.

May God grant the president—and all of us—the grace to live rightly and not miss the opportunity to enter heaven.