Trump Jokes About Ukraine Peace Deal and Heaven
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Trump Jokes About Ukraine Peace Deal and Heaven
- Donald Trump recently quipped that brokering an end to the conflict in Ukraine could improve his chances of getting into heaven, stating he was "at the bottom of the totem pole" in that regard.
- These comments were made during an August 19, 2025, phone call on "Fox & Friends," following discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
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During an August 19, 2025, appearance on “Fox & Friends,” Donald Trump discussed his efforts to mediate a peace agreement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He lightheartedly suggested that successfully ending the war, which began with Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, could positively impact his spiritual prospects. Trump reportedly stated, “If I can save 7,000 people a week from being killed, I think that’s pretty—I want to try to get to heaven if possible.” He added, “I’m hearing that I’m not doing well. I am really at the bottom of the totem pole. But if I can get to heaven, this will be one of the reasons.”
These remarks came after Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders on Monday, August 18, 2025, to discuss strategies for resolving the more than three-year conflict. Trump has been actively pursuing a peace deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Later, in October 2025, Trump further commented on his “heaven-bound” remarks, acknowledging he was being “a little cute” when discussing the Russia-Ukraine situation