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Trump’s Evangelical Support: A Revelation of Apocalyptic Expectations

The political landscape has witnessed a curious alliance between evangelical Christians and former President Donald Trump. Why do evangelicals rally behind a leader who doesn’t embody their faith?

Libby Winkler
4 min readApr 6, 2024
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Trump’s Evangelical Support: A Revelation of Apocalyptic Expectations

In recent years, the political landscape has witnessed a curious alliance between evangelical Christians and former President Donald Trump.

Despite Trump’s behavior often contradicting traditional Christian values, many evangelicals have fervently supported him, even to the point of seemingly deifying him.

This phenomenon begs the question: Why do evangelicals rally behind a leader who doesn’t embody their faith’s principles and, in some cases, directly oppose them?

The answer may lie in their interpretation of biblical prophecy and their perception of Trump as a critical player in the apocalyptic narrative.

It’s important to acknowledge that not all evangelicals support Trump, and those who do may have various reasons for doing so. However, a significant portion of…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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