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Trump scraps Easter for Republican senators and makes 'blasphemous' Jesus remark
Trump has demanded Republicans keep the Senate in session over Easter to pass his controversial SAVE America Act, telling them to 'make this one for Jesus' as he ties voter ID bill to DHS funding amid airport chaos
Trump has demanded Republicans keep the Senate in session over Easter to pass his controversial SAVE America Act, telling them to 'make this one for Jesus' as he ties voter ID bill to DHS funding amid airport chaos
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U.S. President Donald Trump called on Jesus Christ while speaking Monday in Memphis(Image: Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump is under fire for his "blasphemous" invocation of Jesus Christ while pressuring Congress to approve his controversial legislation.
Speaking in Memphis, Tennessee, about the Memphis Safe Task Force formed in September 2025, Trump, burst into fits of laughter after learning the new Supreme Leader's sexuality, announced plans to direct Republicans to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless the Senate approves his so-called "SAVE America Act."
The legislation would require voters to present photo identification when registering, which millions of eligible Americans currently lack. He also wants to ban postal and absentee voting, demanding the vast majority of Americans vote in person on the same day. Speaking to a crowd of local, state and federal officials, Trump said, "I'm requesting that the Republican senators do that immediately. Don't worry about going home for Easter. In fact, make this one for Jesus, okay?" It comes shortly before Trump was seen "in distress" as his head jerked and eyes rolled back in an alarming health video.
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A clip of Trump's bizarre Jesus remark was shared on X by Journalist Aaron Rupar, earning dozens of angry replies.
"Blasphemy," one X user replied. A second similarly added, "Blasphemous piece of trash. #WWJD."
"'make this one for Jesus'??? Don't know even what to say anymore," another X user added.
Trump's proposal additionally grants him authority to access state voter databases, a provision critics fear could be exploited to undermine confidence in November's midterm results and enable baseless allegations of electoral fraud.
In a push to advance the legislation, Trump instructed Republicans to attach it to DHS funding, a tactic already creating disruption nationwide.
Democrats had previously stalled the department's funding, insisting on operational reforms for ICE agents, including prohibitions on face coverings and mandatory body camera usage while on duty. Republicans have rejected those conditions, triggering significant delays at airports throughout the nation, where security personnel receive DHS paychecks.
On Monday, Trump urged the Senate to remain in session through the Easter recess to secure passage of the highly divisive measure—even suggesting they do so "for Jesus."
"So I'm tying homeland security into voter identifications with picture and proof of citizenship in order to vote," he said. "Don't worry about Easter, going home. Make this one for Jesus, ok?"
Trump already sent ICE agents to US airports today as disruptions plagued the nation's travel centers. Federal officers typically maintain a presence at international airports, where Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel screen incoming passengers and Homeland Security Investigations agents manage criminal investigations. However, what stands out now is their conspicuous positioning at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening areas.
Concerns are mounting that deploying federal immigration agents could heighten existing tensions. Union representatives for aviation employees emphasized that ICE officers lack the specialized training and experience of TSA personnel, and their presence may also unsettle certain travelers.
At Atlanta's airport, ICE officers in tactical vests carried holstered handguns on their belts. At least one appeared to have a short-barreled, assault-style rifle strapped across his torso.
It remains unclear whether ICE will assume broader responsibilities beyond monitoring lengthy queues and patrolling airport terminals.
It comes after Melania Trump's comments about Barron's mental state exposed why he can't be drafted into the army.