Trump Claims God Approves of His Second Term at White House Briefing
During a 105-minute White House press briefing on Tuesday marking his first-year anniversary in his second term, President Donald Trump claimed “God is very proud” of his job performance and stated that his administration protects Christians, Jewish people, and others who would not be protected under a different president. When a reporter referenced Trump’s previous assertion that God placed him in office to save the world, Trump confirmed he believed God approved of his efforts, chuckling as he made the claim.
Trump opened the briefing by showcasing mugshots of immigrants apprehended by ICE, describing them as “criminal illegal aliens” and “rough characters” that former President Joe Biden allegedly allowed into the country. He displayed photographs with printed details of their alleged crimes and asked the room rhetorically whether Americans wanted to live alongside such individuals, framing immigration enforcement as a key administration accomplishment.
When asked to list his top three achievements, Trump cited military buildup, what he described as “incredible” business deals involving “thousands of plants” and “$18 trillion” in U.S. investment, and his drug pricing policy tied to tariff negotiations with other nations. Trump stated that tariffs were instrumental in securing cooperation from other countries on pharmaceutical pricing, claiming they would not have agreed to his terms otherwise.
Trump characterized his tenure as an “amazing year” and stated his administration needed to improve its public communication about accomplishments. He emphasized that even detractors would acknowledge the successes of his second term, though he provided limited specifics beyond the three areas mentioned.