Is Donald Trump an Antichrist?

Jan 4

At the beginning of 2026, the world watched in shock as Donald Trump ordered the capture of Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. The move sparked global outrage. Some argued that Maduro was already indicted in 2020 for narco‑terrorism, drug trafficking, corruption, and money laundering. Others pointed out that there are dictators across Africa and the Middle East committing similar crimes, especially in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, yet Trump has remained silent about them.

Many people believe Trump’s sudden seizure of Venezuela has nothing to do with justice and everything to do with oil. Trump himself confirmed in his January 3rd address that the United States would take control of Venezuela and its oil supply. As Congress appears unable or unwilling to restrain these actions, Christians across the world are asking deeper questions: What is happening spiritually? How does God’s kingdom fit into this moment? And is this the kind of behavior Scripture warns us about?

Understanding the Antichrist

We are living in the time between Christ’s resurrection and His Second Coming, the era Jesus and the apostles warned us about. Every headline feels like prophecy unfolding: China threatening Taiwan, Russia pushing into Ukraine, genocide in Sudan, conflict in the Congo, rising tensions in the Middle East, America’s moral collapse, and a generation drowning in information but starving for truth.

The Bible says plainly that “many antichrists” are already in the world, anyone who denies that Jesus Christ came from God (1 John 4:3). But Scripture also warns of the Antichrist, a future world leader who will perform signs and wonders, deceive nations, and lead humanity into rebellion (Revelation 13:1-8).

This Antichrist — also called “the beast” — will rule for 42 months (Revelation 13:5). He will pressure the world to receive the mark of the beast to buy or sell (Revelation 13:16-18). People who reject Christ will be mesmerized by his power (Revelation 17:8).

But his reign ends in destruction. Revelation 19:20 says:

“And the beast was captured… These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur.”

And Revelation 12:9 reminds us that Satan, the deceiver behind it all, will also be thrown down.

Comparing Trump to the Antichrist — The Concerns People Raise

Donald Trump publicly identifies as a Christian and has not denied that Jesus Christ is from God. He has spoken about the birth of Jesus and condemned the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Many white American Christians strongly support him.

But others question the sincerity of his faith because of behaviors they believe contradict the teachings of Jesus and the fruit of the Spirit.

Scripture warns believers:

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits…” — 1 John 4:1

Testing the spirit behind a person means examining their confession of Christ (1 John 4:3) and their character. Do they glorify God or themselves? Do their actions align with the apostles’ teachings?

Critics point to Trump’s frequent slander on social media, even though Scripture commands believers to avoid slander (Ephesians 4:31). They note that the apostle John calls habitual slanderers “children of the devil” (John 8:44).

They also highlight Trump’s AI‑generated videos featuring himself, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Elon Musk celebrating the destruction of Gaza, with golden statues resembling the idolatry of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3. They point to his pride, even though Scripture says, “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 16:5) and commands believers to walk in humility (Philippians 2:3).

His crude jokes and insults, such as calling political opponents “sleepy” or “stupid”, contradict Ephesians 5:4, which says, “Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking…” and Ephesians 4:29, which commands believers to speak only what builds others up.

Critics also reference his support of the January 6th Capitol riot and his pardoning of individuals involved. They connect this to 1 John 3:8, which says, “Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil…”

Based on these concerns, some Christians argue that Trump opens the door to antichrist‑like spirits. They do not claim he is the Antichrist, because the Antichrist will rule the entire world and perform supernatural signs, but they believe his behavior reflects the spirit of rebellion Scripture warns about.

What Christians Must Understand Right Now

1 Timothy 4:1 warns us:

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.”

Many people today are drifting from Christianity, chasing ideologies, influencers, and movements that sound spiritual but are rooted in deception. Jesus warned us to watch out for false prophets (Matthew 7:15).

Just because someone says “I’m a Christian” does not mean they belong to Christ. We must test the spirit behind their words, their actions, and their lifestyle.

This moment in history is not a time for spiritual sleep. Jesus’ return is near. Christians must remain steadfast, grounded, and unshakable.

1 Corinthians 15:58 says:

“Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord…”

And Jesus Himself warns us in Luke 12:40:

“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”