Encouraging evangelical Christians to vote for him in November, former US president Donald Trump promised to fiercely protect their religious freedom if elected.
Despite his rare appearances in church, Trump has garnered strong support from the religious right by delivering on key priorities, such as appointing Supreme Court justices who have helped overturn abortion rights.
Speaking at a Washington conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, a conservative advocacy group, Trump emphasized the importance of evangelical voters, urging them to vote in greater numbers.
Highlighting the significance of Christian voters, Trump assured to aggressively defend religious freedom and protect the interests of Christians in various aspects of society.
Addressing concerns about the declining influence of religion in the US, Trump expressed his commitment to creating a federal task force to combat anti-Christian bias and investigate discrimination against US Christians.
With the upcoming presidential debate against President Joe Biden, Trump urged evangelical Christians to vote in order to prevent the left from silencing them and keeping them out of politics.
Given the demographic shifts in religious affiliation in the US, maintaining the relevance of religion in public life is crucial for many white evangelical Christians.
Trump’s call to action for evangelical Christians underscores the significance of their support in the upcoming election against President Biden.
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