‘Heresy’—Christians Slam Paula White-Cain for Comparing Trump to Jesus at Easter Lunch

Paula White-Cain is drawing comments of “heresy” and “blasphemous” from Christian leaders for remarks she made at an Easter lunch at the White House on Wednesday, April 1. White-Cain compared President Donald Trump to Jesus, saying that like Jesus, Trump was “betrayed and arrested and falsely accused.” “Powerfully blasphemous,” said evangelist and ministry leader Justin Peters. “And there stands one of the most prominent pastors in the SBC, Robert Jeffress, giving his unwavering endorsement to one of the most obvious false teachers ever to disgrace the name of Christ and bring reproach upon the Gospel.” “Heresy,” said pro-life advocate and former NFL player Benjamin Watson. “And Jeffress, and other ‘pastors’, standing there clapping. Ripping scripture out of context. Abusing the text. I wish some of these spiritual leaders would actually lead spiritually.” Heresy. And Jeffress, and other “pastors”, standing there clapping. Ripping scripture out of context. Abusing the text. I wish some of these spiritual leaders would actually lead spiritually. https://t.co/8SZmRm79pc — Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) April 2, 2026 Paula White-Cain Draws Criticism for Remarks on Trump Paula White-Cain is the president of Paula White Ministries and pastor of City of Destiny Church in Apopka, Florida. She rose to prominence through television ministry and later became a high-profile spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump. In February 2025, Trump appointed her to lead the White House Faith Office. White-Cain is a controversial figure who has received criticism for teaching a prosperity gospel, being a female pastor, and being twice-divorced. She is married to Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain. After he delivered remarks at the White House Easter lunch, Trump invited White-Cain, Rev. Franklin Graham, Pastor Marilyn Rivera, and Bishop Robert Barron to lead the room in prayer. White-Cain went first. “The Bible says to give thanks for all things. And as I was praying this morning, the word ‘gratitude’ just kept coming to me,” White-Cain said. “And so, there’s so many things I’m grateful for. I’m grateful for salvation and the finished work of Jesus Christ and my family. And the list would go on and on.” “But as I prayed,” she continued, “it was like the Holy Spirit just zoned me in and said, ‘Tell President Trump how thankful you are for him.’” At this remark, the attendees gave a standing ovation. “I felt like I was conveying the heart of God for all of us that we are thankful for the greatest champion of faith that we’ve ever seen in a president,” White-Cain said. “And we honor you because of your bold, unwavering conviction and stand for religious liberty here in America and around the world. And you recognize the power and the name of Jesus Christ.” RELATED: Trump Shares Franklin Graham’s Letter Explaining ‘Only Way to Heaven’ Paula White-Cain is drawing comments of “heresy” and “blasphemous” from Christian leaders for remarks she made at an Easter lunch at the White House on Wednesday, April 1.Click to Post