A growing pattern of deaths among scientists tied to advanced aerospace and energy research is raising serious concerns after the mysterious death of anti-gravity researcher Amy Eskridge.

According to a recent Daily Mail report, Eskridge, 34, was found dead in Huntsville, Alabama, on June 11, 2022, from what was officially described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No detailed findings from law enforcement or medical examiners have been publicly released, leaving lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Before her death, Eskridge had been working on anti-gravity propulsion, a field with the potential to transform space travel and energy systems. She had also warned publicly that her life was in danger as she pushed forward with plans to disclose her research.

“I need to disclose soon, man. I need to publish soon because it’s like escalating. It’s getting more and more aggressive,” Eskridge said in a 2020 podcast. “Over the past 12 months, it’s been escalating, like more aggressive, more invasive digging through my underwear drawer and sexual threats.”

Eskridge co-founded the Institute for Exotic Science with her father, retired NASA engineer Richard Eskridge, to bring transparency to anti-gravity research. She explained the purpose clearly: “If you stick your neck out in public, at least someone notices if your head gets chopped off.”

Since her death, her institute has shut down, and its online presence has disappeared.

Retired British intelligence officer Franc Milburn, who investigated Eskridge’s claims of harassment, concluded her death was not a suicide. He documented repeated incidents of intimidation, including alleged attacks involving a “directed energy weapon.”

“Somebody was after her work,” Milburn said. “One, trying to get her to desist from doing the work, and two… to actually stop her, to debilitate her so she was unable to do the work.”

Those findings were later submitted to Congress by independent investigators in 2023.

Journalist Michael Shellenberger also testified before a public hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena that Eskridge was “murdered by a ‘private aerospace company’ in the U.S. because she was involved in the UAP conversation.”

Eskridge’s case does not stand alone.

Her death is now being cited as part of a troubling pattern involving at least 10 other scientists and researchers connected to space exploration, nuclear technology, and advanced propulsion systems who have either died suddenly or disappeared under unclear circumstances in recent years.

Since 2022 alone, at least five additional researchers have died, including two who were murdered in their own homes. Others tied to sensitive research fields have reportedly vanished without clear explanations.

While officials have not confirmed any direct connection between these cases, the clustering of deaths among individuals working in highly specialized and often classified areas has fueled growing concern among national security observers and independent investigators.

The U.S. government has repeatedly denied the existence of alien technology or secret anti-gravity programs. However, Eskridge herself claimed her work was part of a broader push toward public disclosure of advanced technologies long discussed in connection with UFO and UAP research.

For years, Christian author and researcher L.A. Marzulli has warned that these kinds of cases point to something far deeper than isolated incidents. Marzulli states that advanced propulsion, UFO encounters and the sudden silencing of key voices all connect to a growing global deception rooted in the supernatural. He has repeatedly argued that what is unfolding is not just technological but spiritual, echoing the days of Noah when fallen knowledge and non-human influence shaped human history.

The pattern of intimidation, suppression and death surrounding cutting-edge research signals that the truth behind these phenomena is being actively hidden as the world moves closer to full disclosure.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A growing clash between the White House and the Vatican is intensifying as border czar Tom Homan pushes back against criticism from Pope Leo XIV over immigration and global policy.

Speaking outside the White House, Homan said he is ready to engage directly with Vatican leadership. “I welcome discussion with any of them,” he said. But he made his position clear, adding, “I wish they’d stay out of immigration, they don’t know what they’re talking about.”

Homan, a lifelong Catholic, pointed to the human cost of illegal immigration. “Illegal immigration is not a victimless crime,” he said. He described firsthand scenes from the border, including “a 9-year-old girl that got raped multiple times” and standing “in the back of a tractor trailer with 19 dead aliens at my feet, including a 5-year-old boy that baked to death.” He said those realities shape his view and would change minds if others experienced them.

He also defended Donald Trump and his border policies. “He’s saving thousands of lives a year because he has a secure border,” Homan said. “Where President Trump had the most secure border in the lifetime of this nation, right now, lives are being saved.” He added that enforcement has crippled criminal networks, saying, “Human traffickers are out of business. The cartels are going bankrupt because of that secure border.”

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Pope Leo has taken a different tone. He said, “I think every country has a right to determine who and how and when people enter,” but raised concerns about how enforcement is carried out. “When people are living good lives, and many of them for 10, 15, 20 years, to treat them in a way that is extremely disrespectful, to say the least, and there’s been some violence, unfortunately,” he said, urging Americans to listen to church leaders.

The disagreement has spilled into sharp public criticism. Trump wrote that “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” and called on him to “get his act together as Pope” and “focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician.”

Trump also addressed the pope’s stance on global threats, telling reporters, “We don’t like a pope that’s going to say that it’s OK to have a nuclear weapon.” He added, “We don’t want a pope that says crime is OK in our cities. I don’t like it. I’m not a big fan of Pope Leo.”

Pope Leo responded with a steady tone. “I have no fear of the Trump administration,” he said. “The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone.” He pointed to a broader mission, saying, “I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems.” He added, “Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there’s a better way.”

Vice President JD Vance struck a more measured tone. “In some cases, it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality and let the president of the United States stick to dictating American public policy,” he said. At the same time, he dismissed the tension as manageable, noting, “We certainly have a good relationship with the Vatican, but we’re also going to disagree on substantive questions from time to time. I think that’s a totally reasonable thing.”

The back-and-forth highlights a widening divide over immigration and only appears to be getting worse by the day. Let us join together in prayer that there be a moment of reconciliation between the White House and the Vatican.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Pastor Jack Hibbs is diving into a topic that many churches skip right on over, and people are paying attention. In a recent teaching, he walks through what the Bible actually says about angels, fallen angels and demons, and why it matters right now.

“These topics are answered in the Bible,” Hibbs said, pointing out that many believers are asking questions because “your church or your pastors won’t touch these things.”

Created Beings With a Purpose

Hibbs starts with a key distinction that sets everything else in motion. “The Bible says in numerous places that God created angels,” he said. Then he adds something that often gets overlooked. “There is no reference to God creating demons.”

That difference becomes the foundation for understanding the spiritual world.

Angels, according to Hibbs, were created by Christ and exist in a structured spiritual realm. They serve God and worship Him. “Good angels serve the very will of God,” he said.

They are not just abstract beings either. Scripture shows they can show up in physical form. “Lot saw these two angels with his natural eyes,” Hibbs said, pointing to Genesis 19.

Fallen Angels vs. Demons

This is where Hibbs slows things down and draws a firm line. “I will never mix angels with demons,” he said. “I believe that there’s a difference.”

He lays it out in a way that makes it easy to follow:

Fallen Angels

• Created by God as angels
• Joined Satan’s rebellion
• “Satan… influenced a third of the angelic host”
• Still angels in nature, but now opposed to God
• Lucifer “was perfect… until iniquity was found in you”

Demons

• Not described in the Bible as created by God
• “There are no good demons. They’re all bad demons”
• Identified as unclean spirits
• Seek to possess people or animals
• “My name is Legion, for we are many”

Hibbs makes the distinction simple. Fallen angels are rebels. Demons are something else entirely, and they are corrupt from the start.

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The Fall of Lucifer

Hibbs points to Ezekiel and Isaiah to explain how everything unraveled. “You are the anointed cherub who covers,” he said, describing Lucifer’s original position.

Lucifer was not just another angel. He held authority, carried beauty and wielded influence. But pride took over. “I will ascend… I will be like the Most High,” Hibbs said, quoting Isaiah.

That decision triggered a chain reaction, pulling a third of the angels into rebellion.

Why This Matters Right Now

Hibbs ties all of this back to what believers are facing today. “The Bible warns us that in the last days… doctrines of demons” will spread, he said.

He also pointed to Jesus’ words about the last days resembling “the days of Noah” and “Sodom and Gomorrah,” pushing listeners to turn to the Old Testament for context.

What stands out in Hibbs’ teaching is his ability to connect these ideas to everyday thinking. “Deceiving spirits… will infiltrate our logic and our reason and theology to deceive,” he said.

This is about recognizing what is happening spiritually and not getting caught off guard.

Knowing the difference is about keeping us anchored in truth when deception starts sounding convincing. When we understand what Scripture actually teaches about angels, fallen angels and demons, we are far less likely to be pulled into confusion or false doctrine.

As Hibbs warned, “deceiving spirits… will infiltrate our logic and our reason and theology to deceive,” and that makes it all the more important that we stay rooted in the Bible so we are guarded and ready.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A massive swarm of bees filling the skies over Israel has people doing a double-take and asking some serious questions.

Tens of thousands of bees descended over the city of Netivot, hovering over streets, shops, cars and balconies in what can only be described as a stunning and unsettling scene. For many watching the footage, the reaction has been simple: wow, this is really crazy stuff.

Tens of thousands of bees have suddenly swarmed across parts of Israel, prompting authorities to warn residents and shop owners to keep doors and windows closed.

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) April 15, 2026

In a Daily Mail report, authorities urged residents to stay inside and “keep windows and doors shut” as the swarm moved through the area. The report noted that “thousands of insects” appeared suddenly, covering public spaces and even moving into residential neighborhoods. Officials also warned people not to approach the bees as the situation unfolded.

Almost immediately, people began drawing connections to Scripture. Some pointed to Deuteronomy 1:44, which says enemies “chased you like a swarm of bees,” while others referenced Isaiah 7:18, where “the bee that is in the land of Assyria” is tied to judgment. One social media observer explained, “This describes a military defeat of the Israelites after they disobeyed God’s command,” connecting the imagery directly to a biblical warning. Another added that bees in Isaiah are “swift, aggressive, and stinging agents of divine judgment.”

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This is not happening in a vacuum. Charisma recently reported on another bizarre scene when thousands of crows darkened the skies over Tel Aviv. That event also sparked prophetic speculation, with some citing Revelation 19:17 as a potential warning sign. Now, with bees swarming in massive numbers just weeks later, the conversation is only intensifying.

Experts insist there is a natural explanation. The report states these events are “typically caused by natural spring swarming,” when overcrowded hives split and bees search for a new home. Specialists also emphasized that “large swarms can look alarming but are often a sign of a healthy and expanding bee population,” not an aggressive threat.

Still, even with scientific explanations, the timing and imagery are hard for many to ignore. When scenes like this unfold in a land so deeply tied to biblical history, people will ask deeper questions.

Are these just natural cycles playing out, or are we seeing something more? Are we witnessing a harbinger of things to come in Israel?

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A 19-year-old woman, identified as the daughter of a local pastor, was shot outside her home after returning from a church service in east Houston, in what authorities describe as a violent confrontation involving individuals connected to the same congregation. Her identity had not been released at the time of reporting.

The incident unfolded around 9:37 p.m. on April 14 in the 2100 block of Hartwick Road.

According to a report from KPRC 2, the suspect, 24-year-old Emanuel Marin, “allegedly confronted her outside her house after she returned home from a church service.”

Investigators say the situation escalated quickly. During a verbal altercation, the young woman attempted to flee. “Shots were fired, and at least one round struck her in the shoulder as she attempted to leave the scene in her vehicle,” authorities said.

She was rushed to a hospital where she underwent emergency surgery.

Authorities revealed that Marin had a prior connection to the church. He “had recently been asked to stop attending the church about a month ago, after his demeanor was deemed ‘unacceptable,’” officials said. All three individuals involved had attended the same church in recent weeks, raising serious concerns about how this situation escalated to violence.

In a dramatic turn, the victim’s boyfriend witnessed the shooting and acted immediately. After the shots were fired, he “ran over the suspect in a reported attempt to defend his partner and disarm the suspect,” according to law enforcement.

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Marin was treated for his injuries and later taken into custody. He now faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony.

Authorities initially mentioned possible stalking behavior but later clarified there is “no documented history of prior stalking calls or restraining orders connected to the case.” The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.

This tragic incident is a sobering reminder that violence can strike even in places connected to worship and community. The church is called to stand in the gap during moments like these.

Now is the time to pray for the young woman’s full recovery, for comfort and strength for her family, and for justice to be carried out. Pray also for protection over churches and communities, that God’s peace would guard every heart and every home.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

The Old Testament does not end quietly. It ends with a warning.

That striking reality is at the center of a recent teaching by John Eckhardt, who unpacked the book of Malachi as the final word before the arrival of Christ. Eckhardt makes it plain that this ending is intentional. “The book ends with the word ‘curse.’ The Old Testament ends with the word curse,” he said.

But that is not the end of the story.

A sobering call to return

Eckhardt pointed to Malachi as a direct confrontation with spiritual drift, especially among leaders. “He rebuked the priests for their lack of reverence, devotion to the ministry, and mistreatment of their wives,” he explained.

The issue extended beyond leadership into the heart of the people. “The book of Malachi was written to the people who have lost their fear of the Lord,” he said.

Even giving reflected the decline. Quoting the text, Eckhardt emphasized, “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me… in tithes and offerings.”

The message is clear. When honor for God fades, everything else follows.

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The curse points to something greater

Eckhardt did not leave the message in judgment. He made the transition unmistakable. “The curse of the law is something that Jesus came to redeem and deliver from,” he said.

He drew a direct line from Malachi to the New Testament, showing that the failure of the Law reveals the need for a Savior. “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law… and so the blessing comes through Messiah,” he explained.

From warning to breakthrough

Even in Malachi, the promise of blessing stands firm. Eckhardt highlighted the well-known passage, saying, “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse… if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing.”

That tension defines the moment. Judgment and mercy stand side by side.

Eckhardt’s message carries both urgency and hope. The Old Testament ends with a curse, but it points directly to redemption. Through Christ, the curse is broken, and the door to blessing is opened wide.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

A small, broken piece of gold buried in the soil of Norfolk County in the United Kingdom is now telling a story that refuses to stay buried.

A 1,200-year-old coin pendant has emerged from the ground and is shaking long-held assumptions about the spread of the Gospel during the Viking age. What was once thought to be a firmly pagan world is now revealing traces of something far more powerful. The name of Jesus Christ and those who prepared His way were already reaching into places historians never expected.

The coin, dated to the late ninth century, carries the image of John the Baptist with the inscription “IOAN,” along with wording that translates to “Baptist and Evangelist.”

In a Daily Mail report, the find is described as “a shocking discovery” that may be “rewriting what historians assumed about the spread of Christianity 1,200 years ago.”

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This is not a king stamped in gold. This is a messenger of Christ.

Coins of that era were reserved for rulers and empires, yet here stands John the Baptist, the one who pointed directly to Jesus. That alone turns the narrative on its head. As reported, “coins from this century in Western Europe typically displayed the portrait of kings or emperors, not religious figures.”

Even experts are stunned. Coin historian Dr. Simon Coupland said, “A figure of John the Baptist on a coin is so unusual and remarkable,” adding, “it’s bizarre, it’s not like anything else I know.”

Exactly. Because the Gospel does not follow expected patterns. It moves. It spreads. It reaches.

For centuries, the Viking world has been framed as distant from Christianity during this period. Yet this artifact declares that the message of repentance and the coming Messiah had already begun to break through. Whether through trade, travel or transformation, the truth was advancing.

This is what the Gospel has always done.

From the banks of the Jordan River to the far edges of Europe, from ancient coins to modern nations, the message of Jesus Christ continues to move with unstoppable force. Kingdoms rise and fall, cultures shift, but the truth remains.

What was whispered in the wilderness by John the Baptist is now echoing through history.

And it is still spreading today.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Global power brokers gathered in Washington this month behind layers of security and silence, and the implications are impossible to ignore.

The Bilderberg Group held its annual meeting April 9-12 as “world leaders and billionaires gathered…for the notoriously top-secret annual Bilderberg meeting,” according to a Daily Mail report. The event operated without transparency. “With no minutes recorded, press reports published or interviews given to the media, the infamous conference is shrouded in mystery.”

This gathering centered on the issues shaping the direction of the world.

Artificial intelligence, modern warfare and cryptocurrency dominated discussions. The report confirms leaders focused on “the future of AI and modern warfare to cryptocurrency,” placing these technologies at the core of global planning. These are the tools redefining how economies function and how conflicts are fought.

Military alignment also took center stage. One agenda item, the “Trans-Atlantic Defence-Industrial Relationship,” highlights the urgency surrounding NATO tensions and Western cooperation as global instability continues to rise.

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The names in attendance reveal how concentrated this influence has become. Tech and corporate leaders like Alex Karp, Daniel Ek and Eric Schmidt were present. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived amid ongoing alliance strain. From the U.S. orbit, figures such as Doug Burgum and Robert Lighthizer joined the discussions. Intelligence leadership was also represented by Blaise Metreweli.

The room brought together decision-makers who influence policy, technology and military direction in one place.

The future battlefield was another major focus. Eric Schmidt stated that “future wars are going to be defined by unmanned weapons,” pointing to a shift toward AI-driven systems and autonomous conflict. Military leaders and defense technology executives were present to advance that conversation.

Global flashpoints filled the broader agenda, including China, Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East, along with energy and trade concerns that continue to reshape alliances.

Security surrounding the meeting reinforced the gravity of the discussions. A cordon was established around the venue as 128 attendees entered days of “covert talks.” The conference followed the Chatham House Rule, ensuring that what was said inside remained shielded from the public.

The Daily Mail report notes that critics have long pointed to the group as “a basis for the creation of a secret government, or a mysterious new world order.” The structure of the meeting, the topics discussed and the level of influence represented all point in the same direction.

The books of Daniel and Revelation describe a final global system rising through unified authority and ultimately handed over to a central figure by 10 kings. The alignment of political leaders, corporate power and military strategy reflects a world moving toward that outcome.

Artificial intelligence, digital finance, global conflict and centralized coordination are not isolated developments. They are converging.

The pieces are being put into place.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Europe is quietly preparing for a future without the United States at the center of its defense, marking a dramatic shift in the global order that has defined the West for decades. Behind the scenes, officials are advancing plans for a more independent NATO structure, one capable of functioning even if Washington steps back or pulls out entirely.

At the heart of the move is a growing divide between the U.S. and its European allies. Recent tensions surrounding Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and burden-sharing within NATO have exposed cracks that can no longer be ignored. President Donald Trump’s repeated warnings about withdrawing from the alliance and relocating American troops have forced Europe to confront a reality it long avoided. The security umbrella it depended on may not always be there.

In a recent Daily Mail report, it states that European nations are accelerating efforts to stand on their own. Discussions are underway to shift command structures away from U.S. leadership, expand defense production and even reintroduce military conscription in some countries. Leaders across Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Eastern Europe are aligning around a shared goal of strategic independence.

This is more than a policy adjustment. It is the unraveling of a system.

For decades, NATO functioned as a unified extension of American power, holding together a relatively stable Western bloc. Now, that cohesion is breaking apart. What is emerging in its place is a world defined by regional power centers rather than a single dominant alliance. Europe is consolidating its own military identity, while Russia, China and Middle Eastern powers continue to operate along their own strategic paths.

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History shows that global systems do not evolve without disruption. They fracture first.

That pattern aligns with the framework laid out in Scripture. In the book of Daniel, kingdoms are depicted as divided, fragile and shifting, unable to hold together in their existing form. Revelation expands on this, describing a world that ultimately consolidates power into a centralized authority after a period of instability and upheaval.

The current moment reflects that transition point. The fragmentation of alliances like NATO is not the end state. It is the necessary step before something new takes shape.

As nations pull back from long-standing partnerships, they are simultaneously building the structures that could support a different kind of global order. Europe’s push to replace U.S. intelligence, logistics and military coordination is one example. Efforts to secure energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz reveal how economic pressure points are becoming tools of influence. Increased defense spending and technological development are laying the groundwork for more integrated, far-reaching systems of control.

Individually, these developments may appear disconnected. Together, they form a pattern.

The world is moving away from a single, stable alliance toward a fragmented landscape of competing powers. But fragmentation does not lead to lasting disorder. It creates the conditions for consolidation. As instability grows, so does the demand for coordination, security and control on a global scale.

That is the trajectory taking shape.

The breakdown of NATO unity, the rise of regional military blocs and the reordering of global priorities are not isolated events. They are early indicators of a larger transformation. The existing system is giving way, piece by piece, making room for a new structure that is broader, more centralized and ultimately global in scope.

The stage is not fully set, but the framework is forming before our very eyes.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.

Evangelist Franklin Graham is weighing in on the growing controversy surrounding an AI-generated image re-posted and then deleted by President Donald Trump, pushing back against critics and defending the president’s intent.

As debate continues across social media and news outlets, Graham addressed concerns directly, dismissing claims that Trump intentionally shared imagery portraying himself as Jesus Christ and arguing that critics are misrepresenting the situation.

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Graham released the following full statement:

I had received some questions about President @realDonaldTrump’s recent posts, and here are my thoughts:

I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ—that would certainly be inappropriate. I’m thankful the President has made it very clear that this was not at all what he thought the AI-generated image was representing—he thought it was a doctor helping someone, and when he learned of the concerns, he immediately removed the post.

When I looked at the illustration, I didn’t jump to the same conclusion as some. There were no spiritual references—no halo, there were no crosses, no angels. It was a flag, soldiers, a nurse, fighter planes, eagles, the Statue of Liberty, and I think this is a lot to do about nothing. There is so much ill-intended speculation. I think his enemies are always foaming at the mouth at any possible opportunity to make him look bad.

And the illustration from someone else he reposted on Truth Social yesterday, I must say that I like the fact that this is a picture of Jesus whispering in his ear, or at least His hand on his shoulder, guiding him. We all need that—we all need to be listening to Jesus. Again, I think there is an attempt to spin this into something that it isn’t. Remember, President Trump didn’t draw this, he didn’t create it, he reposted it on his social media because he thought it was nice—I would have to agree.

I’m not a Catholic, I’m an evangelical, but I appreciate how President Trump has defended religious freedom for people of all faiths, including millions of evangelicals and Catholics in the U.S. and around the world. He is the most pro-Christian, pro-life president in my lifetime, and he doesn’t shy away from it. I would hope that the President and Pope Leo can meet at some point, and that the Pope would have the opportunity to thank the President for his efforts to protect religious liberty for Catholics and people of all faiths.

I had received some questions about President @realDonaldTrump's recent posts, and here are my thoughts:

I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ—that would certainly be inappropriate. I’m thankful the President has made it very clear that…

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 16, 2026

Graham’s comments arrive as the debate over AI-generated imagery and political messaging continues to gain traction online. The controversy has sparked strong reactions, but Graham made it clear he sees the situation very differently, pointing to what he described as a rush to assign intent where there was none.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a journalism background from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and at the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.