Vance says Antichrist could be among us

Vice President JD Vance used a Bryce Crawford podcast appearance to weigh in on end-times, demons and AI, saying he is fascinated by the topic but tries not to focus on it while emphasizing his duties as a husband, father, and national leader. He defended Donald Trump over an AI-generated image that portrayed him in Jesus-like robes, telling Crawford that the president did not intend to mock religion. Vance also said he would not be shocked if the Antichrist was walking among us, a remark that echoed earlier comments about the state of the world and biblical prophecy. The discussion drew pushback from faith leaders and commentators who urged clarification or an apology for the Trump image and the framing of religious symbols. The interview and its framing sparked social-media backlash and widespread coverage across multiple outlets, highlighting the ongoing tension between religious rhetoric and political messaging. Across these reports, Vance positions himself as a defender of religious liberty while navigating controversy around Trump’s portrayal of faith.