President Donald Trump recently shared a surprising anecdote during a speech, revealing that former presidential candidate Ben Carson once told him he would win the 2016 election because “God wanted him to win.” The story, which Trump described as unexpected, highlights a moment from the early stages of the Republican primary race.
Trump recalled that Carson approached him after the first debate in 2015, offering the spiritual assurance: “You’re gonna win it because God wants you to win it.” Despite this declaration, Carson remained in the race for weeks, competing fiercely against Trump and other candidates. The former president humorously noted his frustration with Carson’s persistence, quipping, “When is this guy gonna quit?”
The revelation comes amid Trump’s recent announcement that he donated the Trump Family Bible to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. He also emphasized efforts to combat what he described as anti-Christian bias, tying the donation to broader themes of faith and legacy.
Trump’s remarks were delivered during a speech where he reflected on his political journey, including his 2016 campaign and subsequent presidency. The story about Carson underscores the unpredictable nature of the primary race, where even spiritual assertions could not sway the outcome.
