Vice President JD Vance stated during a recent interview that he is "okay" if the work he performs in President Donald Trump's administration ultimately contributes to the end times.
Vance made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview with Christian podcaster Bryce Crawford. When asked about his thoughts on end-times prophecy, Vance shared his lifelong fascination with the subject, noting he read about it in the Bible as a child. He added that he would not be surprised to learn that the Antichrist is currently present or that current events signify the end times.
As a Catholic, Vance explained that he feels "commanded" to strive to make the world align with God's will. "What I’m trying to focus on is doing as much of God’s work as possible right now, and if that leads to the end times, okay," Vance said. He also expressed that if his efforts result in building a "better world that thrives and survives for a very long time after I’m gone, that’s great, too."
He further suggested an attitude that the end times are imminent. "In fact, they are coming, it’s just a question of whether they’re coming thousands of years down the road or a few months down the road, and we’ve got a lot of work to do right now," Vance stated.
Critics on social media reacted to Vance's comments, with many expressing concern and disapproval over a political leader indicating acceptance of their work potentially leading to the end times.