Tucker Carlson Suggests Donald Trump Could Be the 'Antichrist'
In a dramatic turn, right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump, suggesting he may embody the biblical figure of the 'antichrist.' This condemnation came during the latest episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, where Carlson slammed Trump for posting controversial AI-generated images that depict him alongside Jesus Christ.
Biblical Warnings and Social Media Mockery
Carlson specifically called out a Truth Social post from Trump on Thursday, which showed an image of the former president being embraced by Jesus. Carlson argued that this post aligns with scriptural warnings about a 'man of lawlessness' or the 'antichrist,' who is described as opposing and exalting himself above all that is worshipped. He quoted the Bible, stating this figure 'will set himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God.'
'He will pose as God,' Carlson continued. 'He will mock other Gods, and put himself in their place.' Carlson further referenced other passages that warn of a king who 'will do as he pleases' and 'exalt and magnify himself above every God,' which he claimed mirrors Trump's actions in mocking Christianity through his social media activity.
A Shift in Support and Religious Critique
Carlson, once an ardent Trump supporter and a key influencer during Trump's presidency, revealed that these religious posts have driven him away from supporting the former president. 'To a lot of Christians, these predictions in both the Old and New Testament seem to fit what we are watching,' he said. 'Here is a leader who is mocking the Gods of his ancestors, mocking the God of Gods, and exalting himself above them. Could this be the antichrist?'
This criticism follows Trump's recent sharing of another AI image that appeared to show him as Jesus healing a man in a hospital bed. Trump later clarified that the image was meant to depict him as a doctor, not as Christ, but the post still sparked significant backlash.
Broader Context: Feuds and Fallout
Carlson's remarks come amid his own evolving stance towards Trump, having previously been one of Fox News's biggest stars until his abrupt firing in 2023. Since then, he has hosted a successful podcast and has blasted Trump over issues such as his support for Israel and threats to bomb Iran.
The controversy over Trump's approach to religion is further compounded by his ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff has criticized Trump's war rhetoric with Iran, calling statements like Trump's warning that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' 'truly unacceptable.' During a trip to Cameroon, Pope Leo made thinly veiled digs at Trump, decrying leaders who use religious language to justify wars and urging a 'decisive change of course.'
In response, Trump unleashed a social media attack on Pope Leo, branding him 'WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.' Trump also claimed that Leo was only made Pope 'because he was an American' and asserted, 'If I wasn't in the White House, Leo wouldn't be in the Vatican.' He added, 'I don't think he's doing a very good job. He likes crime I guess. We don't like a pope who says it's ok to have a nuclear weapon.'
This escalating tension highlights the deepening divides within conservative circles and the broader implications of Trump's provocative use of social media and religious imagery.
