Donald Trump has started using his ambition of reaching heaven as a new tool for raising money. On Saturday morning, his Super PAC sent out an email to supporters that opened with the line, “Friend, I want to try and get to Heaven.” The unusual pitch drew attention because it linked religion directly with campaign fundraising.
This kind of statement is not surprising for Trump. Back on August 19, he explained that one reason he wants peace between Russia and Ukraine is to increase his chances of getting a place in the afterlife.
His comment came while speculation grew about his health, with reports of bruised hands, swollen ankles, and frequent verbal errors sparking questions about mortality and succession plans.
During a Fox News appearance, Trump said he felt he was “at the bottom of the totem pole” in terms of his chances for heaven, which he suggested meant he needed extra support to boost them.
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Fundraising Appeal Tied to Religion
His Super PAC even presented a memo styled as a personal message from him. The appeal was clear: money was as necessary as prayers.
The email urged supporters to donate, reading, “So if you’re with me all the way to the end, join with MILLIONS of your fellow PATRIOTS by chipping in $15 to keep the wins rolling in.” This call came despite Forbes valuing his wealth at $6.1 billion.
Critics have pointed out that Trump’s appeal runs against the lessons recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which describe Jesus saying that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a wealthy man to enter the kingdom of God.
Trump also used the email to claim that God had saved him during the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania last year, saying that his survival was proof he was meant to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Trump Frames His Career as Divine Survival
The message went further, listing his political victories as proof of divine support. It read, “I wasn’t supposed to beat Crooked Hillary in 2016, but I did. I wasn’t supposed to secure the border & build the greatest economy in history, but I did. I certainly wasn’t supposed to survive an assassin’s bullet, but by the grace of the almighty God, I did.”
He added that he had no choice but to respond to a higher call to duty, though he stressed that he could not continue without the backing of his supporters.
Rumors About Trump’s Health and Death
Despite his strong words, Trump’s limited public appearances have fueled rumors. After a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where he was praised excessively by his secretaries, he stayed out of the public eye. His absence, combined with reports of his health troubles, led to false claims online that he had died.
The speculation gained traction after journalist Laura Rozen observed that Trump had no scheduled events for Labor Day weekend. Soon, social media was filled with jokes and memes celebrating his supposed death, drawing thousands of likes and shares.
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Trump’s Public Appearance Ends Speculation
Some posts were harshly mocking. One with nearly 300,000 likes joked that JD Vance should be buried alive with Trump, like ancient pharaohs and their pets. Another viral post with more than 56,000 likes quipped that Trump would wake up angry and somehow blame Mexicans after discovering people wished he were dead.
Trump eventually put the rumors to rest by stepping out on Saturday morning. He was seen leaving the White House to play golf with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, putting an end to the speculation and providing clear proof that he was alive.
