Trump appears to be a follower of a particular religious group -- I'd call it a cult -- that believes pretty much this kind of thing.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2017/01/13/509558...ows-his-valuesJackson lives in a multimillion-dollar mansion in Detroit and drives luxury cars. He preaches that being rich is not bad and that Trump's wealth shows he is "blessed by God."
Such teachings exemplify the "prosperity gospel," which holds that God rewards faithful Christians with financial success. It is a faith tradition with which Trump long has been associated. His "spiritual adviser" is Paula White, who as the leader of New Destiny Christian Center near Orlando, Fla., is perhaps the best known prosperity preacher in the country.
I don't want to derail into a discussion of religion, but when someone believes that success is proof of divine approval, then comments like this one are just part of the pattern and to be expected.