Why Trump’s proclamation about trying to ‘get to Heaven’ matters

By Billy Hallowell, Contributor Tuesday, September 02, 2025U.S. President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 14, 2025, en route to his Mar-a-Lago resort. | ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty ImagesWhat are Christians to make of President Donald Trump’s comments about wanting to get into Heaven? The commander-in-chief’s recent proclamations reignited a theological debate about faith and works — and sparked a litany of questions.”President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting he could earn his way to Heaven by ending the Ukraine-Russia war prompted a flurry of theological debate on social media regarding good works, salvation and the state of the president’s soul,” Christian Post reporter Jon Brown recently wrote. Trump said the following during a “Fox & Friends” interview last month: “I want to try and get to Heaven if possible. I’m hearing I’m not doing well. I hear I’m really at the bottom of the totem pole.”Brown joins “The Inside Story” to break down the discussion and debate that followed. Read more here and listen:“The Inside Story” takes you behind the headlines of the biggest faith, culture and political headlines of the week. In 15 minutes or less, Christian Post staff writers and editors will help you navigate and understand what’s driving each story, the issues at play — and why it all matters. Listen to more Christian podcasts today on the Edifi app — and be sure to subscribe to The Inside Story on your favorite platforms:EdifiAnchorBreakerGoogle Podcasts Apple PodcastsPocket CastsRadioPublicSpotify