Pastor Robert Jeffress Surprised To See Himself Featured in ‘Melania’ Documentary

Jeffress expressed to The Christian Post that the Trumps are “very sincere in their belief in the power and the importance of prayer.” 

“I’ve had the opportunity to pray for them publicly and in smaller gatherings, and they have always welcomed that and sometimes have requested it,” said Jeffress. 

While President Trump has leaned on the support of evangelical faith leaders throughout his campaigns and presidential terms, he has also expressed ambivalence about his relationship with God, often offering contradictory statements about his personal faith. 

In August 2025, President Trump indicated his belief that his administration’s work toward ending international conflicts “will be one of the reasons” he makes it to heaven. However, when questioned about his comments during a flight on Air Force One, he backtracked, saying, “I mean, you know, I’m being a little cute. I don’t think there’s anything [that’s] gonna get me into heaven, okay? I really don’t. I think I’m not, maybe, heaven bound.”

“I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One,” he added. “I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to make it to heaven. But I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people.”

At the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, President Trump revisited those remarks yet again, saying that he “probably should make it” to heaven, despite his previous musings that he wouldn’t. 

“I was being funny,” he said. “But all of these good things I’m doing, including for religion—you know, religion’s back now, hotter than ever before.” 

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“I was just having fun,” he added. “I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I’m not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people. That’s for sure.”