Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson launched one of his harshest attacks yet on President Donald Trump, suggesting the president’s recent religious-themed social media posts reflect biblical warnings about the Antichrist.
Carlson made the comments during a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, where he criticized Trump for sharing AI-generated images that appeared to portray him in Christ-like roles. The remarks represent a major escalation in Carlson’s public break from a president he once strongly supported and regularly defended.
The controversy began after Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing himself in white robes healing a patient in a hospital bed. He later shared another image depicting himself being embraced by Jesus. Critics across the political spectrum said the posts were inappropriate and mocked Christianity.
Carlson agreed with that criticism and framed it in explicitly religious terms.
He referenced passages from the Bible describing a deceptive leader who exalts himself above God and seeks worship. Carlson argued that Trump’s behavior resembles those warnings.
“He will pose as God,” Carlson said. “He will mock other Gods, and put himself in their place.”
Carlson then directly asked whether Trump could fit the role described in scripture.
“Could this be the antichrist?” he said while discussing how many Christians may interpret Trump’s actions.
That statement is extraordinary coming from Carlson, who for years was considered one of the most influential pro-Trump voices in conservative media. During his time at Fox News, he frequently defended Trump and was often viewed as someone with real influence over Republican voters and White House messaging.
Since leaving Fox in 2023, Carlson has grown more critical of Trump, especially on foreign policy. He has opposed Trump’s support for Israel and criticized the administration’s military actions involving Iran. The latest comments show the split has now expanded beyond policy disagreements into religion, character, and leadership.
Trump has denied that the viral images were meant to compare him to Jesus.
He said the hospital image was intended to portray him as a doctor helping people and accused the media of twisting the message. That explanation has not stopped criticism from religious leaders, Catholic voters, and some conservatives, per the Daily Mail.
The timing matters because Trump is already engaged in a public feud with Pope Leo XIV. The pope recently condemned war rhetoric and warned against leaders who misuse religion for political gain. Trump responded by attacking Pope Leo and calling him weak.
Carlson’s comments now add pressure from the political right rather than the left. That distinction matters more for Trump because criticism from longtime allies can carry more influence with his base than attacks from opponents.
The dispute also reveals growing cracks inside the conservative coalition. Some Trump supporters dismissed the images as jokes or trolling. Others said the posts were disrespectful and crossed a line.
