Trump Says He Won't Forgive Enemies, Even on His Deathbed
Throughout the past decade, Trump has frequently directed sharp criticism at several political adversaries, some of whom have faced legal scrutiny during his second term in office
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has said he would be unable to forgive some of his political opponents, including former FBI Director James Comey and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, even if forgiveness were a condition for entering heaven.
During a CBS News 60 Minutes interview with Ross Douthat, which aired on Sunday night, Trump was asked whether he could forgive political enemies such as Comey and Pelosi, even when he was on his deathbed.
"I love our country FAR more than I can love people. I don't think it's an easy question. I found them to be extremely dishonest people. Very bad for our country.
"The answer is no. I want to be honest. Before the judgment of God. No, I think there were very bad people that I dislike. I can use the word hate. I do hate some of my enemies.
"I probably cannot do that now because I do hate some of my enemies, and I always will," he said.
When asked what he believed would happen after his death, Trump told Douthat, "I'm a religious person, so in theory, I go to heaven."
Throughout the past decade, Trump has frequently directed sharp criticism at several political adversaries, some of whom have faced legal scrutiny during his second term in office, according to CBS News.
Prominent figures who have faced federal indictments include former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James and former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
According to CBS News, Comey, who led the FBI's initial investigation into alleged ties between Trump's campaign and Russia during his first presidential term, faced two indictments by the Department of Justice within a 12-month period, in September 2025 and April of the current year.
While the first proceeding was dismissed, the second case, which originated from a social media post, remains ongoing.
CBS News further reported that federal prosecutors initiated steps last month to pursue a possible third indictment against Comey over the alleged disclosure of classified information.
Similarly, legal proceedings involving New York Attorney General Letitia James included federal bank fraud charges and allegations of making false statements to financial institutions. Her office had previously secured civil fraud judgments against the Trump Organization in 2022.
However, both federal cases against James were dismissed by a presiding judge, CBS News reported.
Meanwhile, John Bolton, who served as Trump's National Security Adviser during his first presidential term and was known for his hawkish views on Iran, remains the only one among the prominent figures mentioned to have faced a successful criminal prosecution.
Bolton pleaded guilty in June in a case involving the retention of classified materials. His sentencing is scheduled for next month.
