Trump Did Not Say Jesus Relayed God’s Approval of MAGA Efforts, Claim Debunked

In a recent wave of misinformation circulating on social media, a fabricated statement attributed to former President Donald Trump has been debunked by fact-checkers. The viral post falsely claimed that Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform about his relationship with Jesus Christ and divine approval of his political agenda.

The fabricated message, which appeared on Threads on December 13, 2025, purported to show Trump claiming a close friendship with Jesus Christ. In the fictitious post, Trump allegedly stated that Jesus told him, “my father is happy that you’re making America Great Again,” and called America “my favorite country.” The fake statement also referenced an apparent assassination attempt, suggesting Jesus had whispered divine validation in Trump’s ear.

“You know, I’ve known Jesus for a long time. He often says, ‘Donald Trump, we are really close friends and my father is happy that you’re making America Great Again. It’s my favorite country,'” read part of the fabricated message. “When he saved my ear from the bullet he whispered in my ear, the one that was saved, and said, ‘The whole world owes you a debt of gratitude for being so Christian and having perfect morals.'”

Lead Stories, a fact-checking organization, conducted a thorough investigation into the claim. Their research revealed no evidence that Trump ever made such statements on his Truth Social account or any other platform. A search of Trump’s Truth Social timeline for the specific phrase “my father is happy that you’re making America Great Again” returned no matching results.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of misinformation in the digital age, particularly concerning public figures. False statements attributed to politicians can spread rapidly across social media platforms, potentially influencing public perception and political discourse before being fact-checked.

The fabrication appears designed to either mock Trump’s previous religious appeals to evangelical voters or to create controversy around his public persona. Throughout his political career, Trump has cultivated support from evangelical Christians, a key voting bloc in American politics, though his personal religious expressions have sometimes been scrutinized for their authenticity.

The timing of this false claim coincides with increased political activity leading up to another election cycle, when misinformation typically proliferates across social media channels. Fact-checkers have repeatedly warned about the dangers of accepting screenshots of supposed social media posts at face value without verification.

Digital manipulation of images, including fabricated social media posts, has become increasingly sophisticated. This particular example demonstrates how easily false content can be created and disseminated, potentially reaching thousands or millions of viewers before being identified as inaccurate.

Social media platforms continue to grapple with how to address the spread of misinformation. While companies have implemented various fact-checking measures, the volume and speed at which false content can spread often outpaces verification efforts.

Media literacy experts recommend that users verify information through official accounts and reliable news sources before sharing content, especially claims that seem extraordinary or designed to provoke strong emotional responses.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of critical evaluation of social media content, particularly when it involves statements attributed to public figures on politically charged or religious topics.