Trump vows never to forgive enemies, says he would rather miss heaven

US President Donald Trump has said he would never forgive some of his political enemies, even if his refusal could prevent him from entering heaven.

Trump made the remarks during an interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes program with correspondent Ross Douthat.

Asked whether he believes he would make it to heaven, Trump said he hopes so, adding that he did not want to go to hell.

The conversation later turned to a statement he made during the funeral of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, where he declared that he hated his opponents and did not wish them well.

Douthat asked Trump whether he could forgive people he had publicly criticised, including former FBI Director James Comey and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, noting that forgiveness was necessary to enter paradise.

Responding, Trump described the individuals as “extremely dishonest people” and “very bad people” who had harmed the United States.

When pressed on whether he was unwilling to forgive them, the US President answered: “The answer is no. I want to be honest.”

Douthat further challenged Trump over his refusal to forgive those he believed had wronged him, suggesting that he would be withholding forgiveness before the judgment throne of God.

However, Trump maintained his position, citing his legal battles, indictments and impeachment proceedings as reasons for his resentment.

“I do hate some of my enemies. I think they've been terrible. Look what they've put me through, the weaponization. I got indicted. I got impeached,” he said.

When asked how someone who had enjoyed what Douthat described as one of the most remarkable lives of any American in his lifetime could struggle to forgive his adversaries, Trump insisted that his position would not change.

“I probably cannot do that, no, because I do hate some of my enemies and I always will,” he said.

Trump vows never to forgive enemies, says he would rather miss heaven