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Could Trump forgive his opponents if it meant eternal paradise? "I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will," he told 60 Minutes

Trump said he hopes to reach heaven but would not forgive all political enemies, a remark that drew attention during a wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview.

  • On Sunday, President Donald Trump discussed his afterlife beliefs in a 60 Minutes interview with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat, stating "I'm a religious person, so in theory, I go to heaven" and expressing hope he would reach it.
  • Recorded at The White House on Friday, the exchange followed Trump surviving two assassination attempts in 2024, prompting correspondent Douthat to question the president's perspective on mortality and the afterlife.
  • When asked if he could forgive political opponents to enter paradise, Trump rejected the idea, stating "I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will," and describing them as "extremely dishonest people."
  • Political adversaries including FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and John Bolton have faced federal indictments or legal scrutiny during Trump's second term, reflecting the administration's focus on these figures.
  • The broadcast also covered the 2026 midterm elections, immigration, and foreign policy, reflecting the administration's ongoing efforts to address legislative and international challenges beyond the widely discussed afterlife exchange.
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