Trump ‘compared to Jesus Christ’ at White House Easter lunch event

WorldPolitics
2 Apr 2026 • 10:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Televangelist Paula White-Cain, Donald Trump's spiritual adviser, compared his experiences to those of Jesus Christ during an Easter lunch event at the White House.
  • White-Cain claimed Trump had 'paid the price' like Christ, being 'betrayed and arrested and falsely accused', and that he 'rose up' and would be 'victorious' due to Christ's resurrection.
  • Donald Trump, who was present, responded with a smile and 'thank you' to White-Cain's remarks.
  • The comparison drew significant backlash on social media, with critics labelling it 'blasphemous', 'sacrilegious', and 'insanity'.
  • White-Cain has a history of controversial statements, including declaring the White House 'holy ground' and urging followers to donate a tenth of their income to her ministry.

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