【By Observer Net, Wang Yi】 On the "Air Force One" plane heading to Israel, US President Trump once again talked about his image as a "peacemaker," and for the first time admitted: "I think I may not go to heaven."

On October 12 local time, during a conversation with accompanying journalists, Trump was asked by Fox News whether he thought resolving the Gaza peace issue could also help him go to heaven, as he had previously said that solving the Ukraine issue might help him go to heaven.

"I was a bit joking (I'm being a little cute)," Trump laughed after hearing the question and shook his head, saying, "I don't think anything can get me into heaven, really. I think I probably won't go to heaven."

He then boasted, "Maybe sitting on Air Force One right now, I am already in heaven. I'm not sure if I can go to heaven, but I have made many people's lives better."

On October 12 local time, Trump gave an interview on "Air Force One." Screen capture

After praising himself, Trump did not forget to blame former US President Biden again. He complained that "if the 2020 election had not been manipulated," he should have remained in the White House instead of being replaced by Biden, which would have prevented the Russia-Ukraine conflict from breaking out, and the world would not have fallen into another major conflict.

"We had an incompetent government, we had an incompetent president. Because of a manipulated election, millions of people died. By the way, because of the previous government, the issue in Israel is more difficult to resolve," said Trump.

The UK's "Independent" reported on the 13th that at least since August 19 this year, Trump has been troubled by whether he can enter heaven. At that time, when he spoke about resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he sighed, "If I can save 7,000 lives a week, I think that's pretty good... If possible, I want to try to go to heaven."

However, he later added, "According to what I heard, my 'heaven points' are not very good, almost at the bottom. But if I can go to heaven, this will be one of the reasons."

After that, Trump's team also sent an email titled "I Want to Try to Enter Heaven," calling on Trump supporters to donate $15. In the email, Trump mentioned his escape from an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024, writing, "Last year, when that bullet pierced my skin, I was only a few millimeters away from death," "My return victory shouldn't have happened! But I believe God saved me for only one reason: to make America great again!"

At that time, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levet was asked about this and said, "I think the president is serious. He really wants to go to heaven - I hope everyone here can do it too."

Last week, Trump once again talked about the topic of going to heaven, saying that if good deeds are not rewarded after death, "there is no reason to be good."

The "Independent" sarcastically pointed out that although Trump's religious statements are often questioned for lacking sincerity, he still frequently uses religion to attract support from evangelical voters. Last year, he launched a Bible titled "God Bless America" printed in China, selling each for $59.99, and signed versions for as high as $1,000.

According to the White House schedule, Trump departed from Washington on the 12th and flew to Israel. He plans to meet with families of the detained on the 13th in Israel, give a speech at the Israeli parliament, and then go to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend a "peace summit" held there.

Trump also said on the "Air Force One" plane that he is optimistic about a ceasefire in Gaza. "I think people have had enough of war," he believes that the ceasefire can be maintained precisely because of this.

Regarding the journalist's mention of his previous statement about rebuilding Gaza as the "Blue Coast of the Middle East," Trump admitted that this goal is difficult to achieve in the short term. He described the current Gaza as "almost completely destroyed, like a demolition site," and said, "We must clear the ruins there first."

When asked what Gaza might look like in a year, Trump answered, "A year will pass quickly, but I believe that in a few years, Gaza will be completely renewed."

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