Rabbi Mendel Kessin teaches that Donald Trump is a gilgul (reincarnation) of the biblical figure Esau (specifically the tov she’b’Eisav, or the "good part" of Esau) and the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
According to Kessin’s theological framework:
Divine Mission: Trump’s role is to fight evil, protect the Jewish people, and aid the Messianic process, acting as a modern counterpart to the righteous gentile Antoninus who assisted Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi.
Historical Parallel: By linking Trump to Marcus Aurelius—who allowed the compilation of the Mishnah—Kessin argues Trump is destined to support the Oral Law and the Jewish spiritual mission.
Current Events Interpretation: Kessin views Trump’s legal challenges as a divine refining process (similar to Joseph’s imprisonment) and his survival from the 2024 assassination attempt as a mandate to dismantle the Iranian regime.
Recent Warnings: Kessin has warned that Trump risks losing divine favor if he delays confronting Iran, suggesting that recent diplomatic shifts may be a test of faith or a consequence of internal Israeli political decisions.
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