Multiple major outlets report that President Trump referred to Greenland as “Iceland” on four separate occasions during his World Economic Forum remarks in Davos. Coverage describes him repeatedly saying “Iceland” when clearly talking about his push to acquire Greenland, with fact-checks and write-ups converging on a count of four such instances.
Trump referred to Iceland instead of Greenland at least four times while discussing U.S. acquisition plans, NATO contributions, and market impacts, despite correctly calling Greenland a “piece of ice” elsewhere. NewsNation reporter Libby Deans noted on X that Trump “appeared to mix up Greenland and Iceland around three times,” prompting White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to respond on X, “No he didn’t, Libby. His written remarks referred to Greenland as a ‘piece of ice’ because that’s what it is. You’re the only one mixing anything up here.”
She might not have been wearing a Christian cross at the time she posted this lying response, but she very often does. It’s become her signature accessory, especially during White House press briefings as press secretary, often described as bold, oversized, or diamond-encrusted. Media and social commentary highlight it as a symbol of her faith and conservatism,
She’s not alone. So, cross necklaces are popping up everywhere.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/style/cross-necklaces-christian-faith.html
On red carpets, on social media, at protests by high-ranking Democrats and in the White House, necklaces with cross pendants are appearing with renewed prevalence. Chappell Roan wore an oversize one to the MTV Video Music Awards in September, and one dangled from Sabrina Carpenter’s neck in the music video for her single “Please Please Please.” The trendy online store Ssense sells them in nearly 50 variations, and mainstream jewelers like Kendra Scott and Zales carry numerous designs.
Lately, the cross necklaces flash across cable news screens several times a week, suspended between the collarbones of Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, and Attorney General Pam Bondi.”
And yes, Bondi is another one, lying for Jesus. But our Lord and Savior has identified the devil as “a liar and the father of lies” in John 8:44, stating there is no truth in him and that lying reflects his character. In Matthew 15:18-19, he listed “false witness” among evils from the heart that defile a person. Matthew 5:11 notes he warned disciples of persecution through false accusations against them.
Jesus also upheld the Ninth Commandment against false witness (Exodus 20:16), as seen in his Sermon on the Mount where he intensified laws against oath-breaking and hypocrisy to promote honest speech. He challenged accusers in John 8:46, asking which of them could convict him of sin, underscoring his commitment to truth. These statements portray lying as antithetical to God’s kingdom and aligned with spiritual opposition
But Jesus said: “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others.” Instead, pray privately in your room to the unseen Father.
Privately and publicly, please, let’s Make Lying Wrong Again. Sure, lying (even lying a LOT, Ms. Leavitt) is perfectly legal, and might even get you kudos in Trump’s government, but your Jesus does not approve, so let’s just make American great by making lying wrong again. The truth is not to be found in “alternative facts” –– Libby Deans was not wrong. You can’t change reality with false words.