New York Priest Rejects Comparing Trump to Jesus

Father Brian Jordan calls the comparison 'absurd' and says Trump is 'no more Jesus Christ than I am an astronaut on Pluto'.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

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In response to reports that President Donald Trump was compared to Jesus Christ at a White House Easter luncheon, a beloved New York City priest named Father Brian Jordan strongly rejected the comparison, calling it 'absurd' and stating that Trump is 'no more Jesus Christ than I am an astronaut on Pluto'.

Why it matters

The comparison of Trump to Jesus Christ by religious figures has been a controversial and divisive topic, with many Christians and non-Christians alike finding the parallel inappropriate and blasphemous. Father Jordan's forceful rejection of the comparison reflects the views of many who believe Trump's actions and behavior are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus.

The details

Father Brian Jordan serves as the pastor of The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan. He is known and beloved by a wide range of New Yorkers, from firefighters and construction workers to refugees and the homeless. In his comments, Jordan dismissed the comparison of Trump to Jesus as 'absurd' and said the president is 'no more Jesus Christ than I am an astronaut on Pluto'.

  • The comments were made in response to reports that Trump was compared to Jesus Christ at a White House Easter luncheon.

The players

Father Brian Jordan

A beloved New York City priest who serves as the pastor of The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Donald Trump is no more Jesus Christ than I am an astronaut on Pluto.”

— Father Brian Jordan, Pastor, The Church of St. Francis of Assisi

The takeaway

Father Jordan's forceful rejection of the comparison between Trump and Jesus Christ reflects the views of many who believe the president's actions and behavior are incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ.