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The Digest:

US President Donald Trump has offered a rare moment of theological reflection, questioning whether even his historic Middle East peace achievements would secure him a place in heaven, while simultaneously claiming he could have prevented Russia's invasion of Ukraine had he remained in power.

Key Points:
  • Trump brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to hostage releases
  • The president joked he might be "in heaven right now as we fly in Air Force One"
  • He expressed doubt that any achievement could make him "heaven-bound"
  • Trump previously believed ending the Ukraine war would improve his spiritual standing
  • He blamed the "rigged" 2020 election for enabling Russia's invasion
  • The president described himself as having been "the apple of [Putin's] eye"
  • His recent Alaska meeting with Putin ended without a Ukraine breakthrough
  • Trump concluded he's "made life a lot better for a lot of people"
Even for those who shape history, the ultimate judgment remains beyond their control—revealing how the pursuit of legacy, whether through peace or power, often confronts the humbling mystery of what lies beyond our earthly achievements. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: The Cable