US EditionTrump Compares Himself to Jesus During Holy Week, Revealing 2 Things He Thinks They Have in Common
The remarks drew outrage online as more than 100 faith leaders attended the White House lunch, part of Holy Week observances.
- On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain compared President Donald Trump to Jesus during an Easter lunch, drawing parallels between the president's legal challenges and the trials of Christ.
- Gathering more than 100 faith leaders in the East Room, the administration celebrated Holy Week and religious liberty, continuing a series of meetings designed to integrate Christian values into public life.
- Addressing the president directly, White-Cain stated Trump had been "betrayed and arrested and falsely accused," claiming it was a "familiar pattern that our Lord and Savior showed us." Trump responded by saying "thank you."
- Critics immediately denounced the remarks on social media, with Catholic theologian Rich Raho calling the comparison "blasphemous" while Jesuit priest James Martin described equating a political leader to the Son of God as "literally heresy."
- Supporters defended the comments as pastoral encouragement for a leader facing significant opposition, though others argued the analogy inappropriately blurs the line between political support and Christian theology during a sacred season.
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