Vance says he is 'doing God's work' and is accepting of 'end times' scenario
US Vice President JD Vance stated in a podcast interview that he is comfortable if his work leads to the end times, while also expressing concerns about artificial intelligence and spiritual darkness in world leadership.
What happened
During a Monday podcast interview with evangelical host Bryce Crawford, JD Vance said he is "doing as much of God's work as possible" and expressed acceptance if that "leads to the end times," which he believes "are coming." Vance stated he does not know if the world is currently in end times but suggested they could arrive "thousands of years down the road, or a few months down the road." He cited artificial intelligence—specifically referencing an acquaintance using AI as a marriage counselor—as something he described as "kind of satanic" because it divorces humans from the social relationships God designed. Vance also said he has felt "spiritual darkness" in meetings with world leaders and defended Trump's since-deleted AI-generated image depicting the president as Jesus, characterizing it as unintended humor rather than mockery of God.
Context
Vance's comments reflect his recent conversion to Catholicism, which he detailed in a spiritual memoir published earlier this summer. His willingness to frame end-times scenarios as potentially acceptable provided he builds "a better world that thrives" suggests he views apocalyptic theology as compatible with present-day governance and policy work. His characterization of certain technologies and leadership behaviors as spiritually problematic signals how he may interpret contemporary issues through a religious lens while serving as vice president. The defense of Trump's religious imagery, cast as good-natured rather than sacrilegious, indicates alignment with the president on matters of Christian sensibility and humor.