Trump's week in review: Davos, Greenland and anti-ICE protests
Trump offers one-year reflections: 'God is very proud'
Trump claimed during a rare appearance in the White House briefing room Tuesday that he believes God approves of the job he’s done during the first year of his second term.
During the lengthy press conference that marked the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration, Trump thumbed through a catalogue of illegal immigrants wanted for serious crimes who have been apprehended by ICE.
"I think God is very proud of the job I've done, and that includes for religion," Trump said in response to a question about how his presidential performance might fare in a divine assessment.
NOW - Trump: "I think God is very proud of the job I've done." pic.twitter.com/JdYHbq89dc
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"You know, we're protecting a lot of people that are being killed — Christians, Jewish people; lots of people are being protected by me that wouldn't be protected by another president," he continued.
Trump touted what he saw as some of his accomplishments during the past year, such as enhancing border security with mass deportations and new barriers, economic turnaround, and plunging murder rates.
He also touched on the Cities Church incident, describing Lemon as "a loser lightweight" who abuses ICE, agents of which he speculated are being harassed by agitators who are likely being paid.
???? President @realDonaldTrump calls out Don Lemon’s disgraceful targeting of innocent Christians at Mass in Minnesota:
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“I saw him the way he walked into that church; it was terrible. I have such respect for that pastor. He was so calm, he was so nice. He was just accosted. What… pic.twitter.com/wifb4uqaoo
Trump also praised Parnell for his calm demeanor while he was being interrogated by Lemon at his pulpit.
"I have such respect for that pastor," Trump said. "He was so calm, he was so nice. He was just accosted. What they did in that church was horrible [on Sunday]."
Jon Brown is a reporter for The Christian Post. Send news tips to jon.brown@christianpost.com
