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Question
Why do white evangelical Christians support Donald Trump?
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White evangelicals back Trump because he privileges them in policy decisions

As Rachel Laser, president and CEO of Americans United, notes: Trump "confers privilege in exchange for constant loyalty at the ballot box, no matter what he does.” His stance on many key policy areas now reflects that of the Evangelical Christian lobby.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Donald Trump supports the evangelical stance on LGBTQ+ rights
    Donald Trump's government has systematically dismantled many existing rights for LGBTQ+ US citizens.
  2. Donald Trump supports the evangelical stance on reproductive rights
    Donald Trump has called Roe v Wade into question in a show of support for the evangelical stance against abortion.
  3. Donald Trump's America First policy speaks to evangelical Christians
    Donald Trump's rallying cry - Make America Great Again - resonates with the evangelical Christian lobby.