Vice‑President JD Vance surprised listeners when he said he would not be shocked if the Antichrist were walking among us during a Christian podcast with Bryce Crawford.
The comments sparked a discussion on the BBC’s Today programme, where Vance’s friend Rod Dreher, a conservative writer, explained that many Republicans already hold similar beliefs and that the remarks should not hurt Vance politically.
In the conversation, Vance clarified that he isn’t fixated on the end‑times scenario. He said he wants to focus on his family, leadership duties and “doing as much of God’s work as possible right now.”
The Antichrist, a figure in Christian eschatology, is portrayed as the ultimate deceiver who appears in the last days. The idea that such a person may be present is a common theme among many Christian communities in the U.S.
Dreher noted that the world’s rapid developments—especially with AI and ongoing conflicts—make people feel “crazy,” which can reinforce end‑times anxieties.
Vance, who became a Catholic in his mid‑30s, has spoken about how the Church motivates his values and politics. He is set to deliver the next White House press briefing this week.
