In recent weeks, Trump has tried to reinforce his religious image.

At the end of April, he released a video from the Oval Office in which he read a verse from 2 Chronicles while resting his hands on a Bible. The verse, popular among many conservatives, speaks about humility, prayer, repentance, and healing the land.

However, the resurfaced interview and the controversy surrounding the golden statue have only intensified debate over Trump’s relationship with Christianity. While his supporters continue to defend him, critics argue that his past struggles to answer basic Bible questions make claims about his superior religious understanding difficult to take seriously.