US Vice President J. D. Vance said he sees no problem with the policies of President Donald Trump’s administration leading to what Christians call the “end times". when Trump’s statements have again raised fears of the possible use of nuclear weapons in a war on Iran.
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“Do I think we’re living in the end times? I don’t know,” Vance said while acknowledging his interest in doomsday theories, that “focusing too much on it might not be good for me spiritually.”
According to the “end times” in Christian belief refers to religious interpretations of the last days of humanity, which include a period of widespread turmoil and deception, such as wars, earthquakes, and the appearance of a false prophet, followed by a period of unprecedented suffering known as the “Great Tribulation,” ending with the Battle of Armageddon, the appearance of the Antichrist and his followers, and then divine judgment.
Vance was sitting next to a copy of his new book about his religious journey, including his conversion to Catholicism, and said that there are “things in the world that would make me not be shocked if the Antichrist were walking among us,” but he reiterated that he is trying not to focus too much on the issue, according to Common Dreams, which covered Vance’s remarks.
He added: “One of the things that I think Catholics focus on a lot, and that I find very helpful to me, is the idea that we do not know when God will come, but we are commanded to try, as much as possible, to make the world in the image that God wants.”
Katie Halper: "Show this clip to anyone who says Iran is ruled by a bunch of crazy religious people."
The Vice President continued: “While I wouldn’t be shocked if we were living in the end times, what I’m trying to focus on is doing as much of God’s work as possible right now. If that leads to the end times, so be it. And if it leads to building a better world that thrives and lasts long after I’m gone, that’s great too.”
Vance's remarks, who is expected to be a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination in the 2028 election, along with Donald Trump Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have sparked concerned reactions and widespread criticism.
Critics on social media wrote that the remarks "should concern us all," while others questioned whether Vance meant he condoned the use of nuclear weapons.
Iranian-American writer Alex Shams posted a clip of Vance's remarks, saying, "These people are trying to convince you that Iran is ruled by a mad messianic theocracy."
Writer and podcaster Katie Halper also commented on the clip, saying: "Show this clip to everyone who says that Iran is ruled by a bunch of crazy religious people."
Vance's remarks came as the war with Iran entered its seventh month. Around the same time, a reporter in the Oval Office asked President Trump whether he had ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran.
Despite indicating that he ruled out “nuclear war,” Trump said: “What a stupid question, actually. Here they are, they’ve been totally defeated militarily, and now I’m defeating them, so am I supposed to use a nuclear weapon on top of all that?”
But the following day, Trump fueled speculation about a possible nuclear attack. On Tuesday, coinciding with the bombing of alleged Iranian military targets, he wrote on his Truth Social platform: “If the failing state of Iran retaliates against this highly justified attack, it will be hit again on a much higher and more powerful level, but that will not be the biggest attack ever. This one is waiting to happen, and when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
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