United States President, Donald Trump, has said he may never forgive some of his political enemies, even if doing so could determine whether he enters heaven or hell after death.
Trump made the remarks during an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes, which aired on Sunday when he was questioned about his willingness to embrace Christian forgiveness.
Asked whether he could forgive political figures such as former FBI Director James Comey and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if forgiveness was required to enter paradise, Trump rejected the possibility.
“I probably cannot do that, no, because I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will,” he said.
Trump described his political opponents as dishonest and harmful to the United States, accusing them of subjecting him to what he called the weaponisation of government through investigations, indictments and impeachment proceedings.
The exchange followed a reference to the memorial service of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, where his widow, Erika Kirk, spoke about forgiveness after her husband’s killing.
Trump had previously declared at the memorial that he hated his opponents and did not want the best for them.
During the interview, he described himself as a religious person and expressed hope that he would enter heaven but maintained that he could not sincerely forgive certain individuals.
- CNN