Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has said that he cannot forgive his political opponents, James Comey and Nancy Pelosi, even if it means going to heaven. He admitted that he hates some of his enemies and may not be able to forgive them even at the end of his life.
During a conversation with Ross Douthat on CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” which aired Sunday night, Trump was asked if he would be able to forgive political opponents like James Comey and Nancy Pelosi even if he were close to death.
Trump responded, “I love my country more than I love my people. I don’t think that’s an easy question. I’ve found them to be incredibly dishonest and incredibly harmful to our country. My answer is no. I want to be honest. Even before God, my answer would be no. Some people are so bad I don’t like them. I can use the word ‘hate.’ I hate some of my enemies, and I probably can’t do that anymore, because I hate some of my enemies and I always will.”
When Trump was asked what would happen to him after death, he said, “I’m a religious person, so theoretically, I’ll go to heaven.”
Targeting Several Political Opponents
According to CBS News, Trump has consistently criticized several political opponents over the past decade. Some of these individuals have even faced legal action during his second term. Prominent individuals include former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
According to a CBS News report, the Justice Department filed charges twice within 12 months against James Comey, who led the investigation into alleged ties between the US and Russia during Trump’s first term. The first action was dismissed in September 2025 and the second in April of this year. However, the first case was dismissed, while the second case related to social media posts is still ongoing.
Also, CBS News reported that last month, federal prosecutors began pursuing the possibility of filing charges against Comey for a third time in a case related to the alleged disclosure of classified information.
Action Also Taken Against Letitia James and John Bolton
New York Attorney General Letitia James also faced legal action. Her office obtained verdicts in civil fraud cases against the Trump Organization in 2022. Subsequently, James was charged with federal bank fraud and providing false information to financial institutions, but the trial judge dismissed both cases.
Meanwhile, the criminal case against John Bolton, a hardliner on the Iran war and national security adviser during Trump’s first term, was successful. He pleaded guilty in June to charges related to possession of classified documents. His sentencing is scheduled for next month.