He Knows He’s Dying” – Donald Trump’s Latest Comment Has the Internet Convinced Something’s Seriously Wrong

Donald Trump has once again sparked public concern about his health and state of mind after making unusual remarks about death, God, and heaven during a discussion at the White House.

The president, now 79 years old, appeared to be reflecting deeply on his own mortality while answering questions from reporters about faith and a new national prayer initiative linked to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. In his comments, Trump said that without religion, “there’s no reason to be good,” and added that he personally wants to “prove to God” that he deserves “the next step.”

During the Oval Office event, where he also mentioned he might “take a look” at pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, Trump was asked what faith and prayer mean to him. He responded that the country needs religion to remain moral and strong, saying, “We’re dealing with lots of different faiths, religions… and I’ve always felt that if a country doesn’t have faith, doesn’t have God, it’s going to be very hard to be a good country.”

Then came the line that caught everyone’s attention. Trump said, “You know, there’s no reason to be good. I want to be good because you want to prove to God so you go to that next step, right? So that’s very important to me.”

The phrase “the next step” immediately set social media ablaze with speculation. Many users on X (formerly Twitter) wondered whether Trump was hinting at his own death. One person wrote, “When an older person who’s never been religious suddenly starts talking like this and going to church, we call it ‘cramming for the final exam.’” Another said, “I think he knows he’s leaving soon.”

Others were more direct. One user wrote, “He knows he’s dying and thinks mentioning God a few times will make up for his past.” Another added, “He must be close to the end. He never talked like this before.” Someone even joked, “Trump says he wants to go to the next step – Heaven – but he hates his enemies. That’s not how it works.”

Critics piled on with sarcasm and dark humor. “Whatever’s below hell, that’s your next step,” one comment read. Another mocked, “His escalator is stuck on the way up,” referring to Trump’s famous 2015 campaign announcement when he descended an escalator. “Oh sweetie, your escalator only goes down,” another person said. One post summed up the general tone: “If you get to heaven and find Trump there, that means you’re in hell.”

This isn’t the first time Trump has brought up concerns about his spiritual future. A few months earlier, during an interview on Fox & Friends, he admitted he wasn’t sure if he would make it to heaven. “I want to try to get to heaven if possible,” he said. “I’m hearing I’m not doing well.”

At that time, Trump joked that maybe if he could help bring peace between Russia and Ukraine, it might improve his chances with God. “I’m at the bottom of the totem pole,” he said, “but if I can get to heaven, this will be one of the reasons.”

Now, with these recent comments and his sudden focus on religion, even some of his supporters are beginning to wonder what’s really going on. Is Trump simply trying to appear more spiritual as he grows older, or is he genuinely coming to terms with his own mortality?

Whatever the case, his remarks have reignited debate about how the former president views faith, life, and death — and whether this is a sign of a deeper change in the man who once seemed untouchable.