Vance Rejects Claim Trump Was Chosen by Jesus to Bomb Iran

Vice President JD Vance, appearing on Joe Rogan's podcast, categorically rejected claims that President Trump was 'anointed by Jesus' to bomb Iran. During the conversation, Rogan read an account alleging that American troops were told Trump had been divinely chosen to attack Iran and set the stage for Armageddon.

Rogan's reaction was immediate: 'Hit the brakes! Hit the brakes!' he exclaimed, before joking that the situation might call for some of the psychedelics they discussed during Vance's previous visit to the show. JD Vance responded seriously, emphasizing that he does not endorse such statements and urged people to rein in religious rhetoric.

Vance noted that leaders may hope they are on God's side, but should not assume God is on theirs. This remark comes amid growing criticism of Trump, who has already faced backlash over posting an image depicting him as Christ.

Earlier, Trump posted and then deleted an AI-generated image showing him as Jesus on the cross. He later claimed he thought the image depicted him as a Red Cross doctor, but that explanation raised further questions.

Now that reports have emerged about troops being told of a divine mandate to bomb Iran, Vance has distanced himself from such rhetoric. His comments on the podcast serve as a significant signal that not even Trump's inner circle is willing to support such extreme claims.

Experts note that such incidents undermine trust in the administration and could have serious consequences for U.S. international reputation. The situation around Iran remains tense, and any hints of religious justification for military action cause concern both domestically and abroad.

It remains unclear how Trump will respond to these comments, but it is evident that the topic of divine intervention in politics is becoming increasingly controversial. Vance, for his part, is trying to balance loyalty to the president with common sense, which may prove challenging in the current political climate.