Why the Antichrist is back
6/16/202627 min
Former supporters of President Trump have speculated about whether he could be the Antichrist. Accusations like this are not new to politics in the US. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. New York Daily News front page for February 19, 2016. Photo by New York Daily News via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsNoel King· Host0:00
Remember back in April when President Trump posted that meme depicting himself as Jesus, and everyone was like, "Maybe he's the Antichrist."
Christian Paz· Guest0:07
We have some major news right now. MAGA's now declaring Trump the Antichrist. Whenever I see Donald Trump, spiritually the Holy Spirit always shows me that he is filled with the spirit of the Antichrist.
Claire White0:17
I've been saying since Trump got elected, he's definitely the Antichrist. And guys, guys- You've been talking on your show about whether Trump is the Antichrist.
Sean Rameswaram· Host0:25
I have not said that.
Noel King· Host0:26
Yes, he had. America, 250 years of going from zero to 100 in no time flat. As we wade through a new round of is he or isn't he the Antichrist, we are reminded that the US has a long history of declarations and accusations and just asking questions re the beast. Today on Today, Explained from Vox, we amble through that history and ask, "What are we doing, USA?"
Sean Rameswaram· Host0:48
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