Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felonies today. It’s only been a little more than an hour, but there are already plenty of early initial reactions from American evangelical Christians:
Warren Throckmorton:
Justice.
— Warren Throckmorton – Telling Jefferson Lies 🇺🇦 (@wthrockmorton) May 30, 2024
Ryan Helfenbein of Liberty University’s Standing for Freedom Center:
Pray for America 🇺🇸
— Ryan Helfenbein (@RHelfenbein) May 30, 2024
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18
Worship leader Sean Feucht:
Trump just EASILY won the 2024 National election. Congratulations Mr. President👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) May 30, 2024
Im just grateful to be in Montana today during this absolute madness happening to our country. 🙏🏽🇺🇸
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) May 30, 2024
PRAY FOR AMERICA.
Russell Moore and responses to Moore:
The question is what it has always been- fit or unfit. And the answer was obvious all along. Character matters, still.
— Russell Moore (@drmoore) May 30, 2024
Amazing. You were so silent when Roe v Wade was overturned. But so quick to celebrate this?
— William Wolfe 🇺🇸 (@William_E_Wolfe) May 30, 2024
Disgusting.
Like someone once said…
— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) May 30, 2024
“Russell Moore is a political operative.” https://t.co/Wmr7srNL1h
William Wolfe:
Red Wave coming in November
— William Wolfe 🇺🇸 (@William_E_Wolfe) May 30, 2024
Trump should win in a landslide
And I’m going to do everything I can to help make that happen
As should every freedom-loving Christian in America
Mike Johnson:
My statement on President Trump trial verdict:
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) May 30, 2024
Today is a shameful day in American history. Democrats cheered as they convicted the leader of the opposing party on ridiculous charges, predicated on the testimony of a disbarred, convicted felon. This was a purely political…
Denny Burk:
"What happened in that room comes at a cost. It comes at a cost of the rule of law."
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) May 30, 2024
-Jonathan Turley, George Washington University Law School pic.twitter.com/lhr5tuDUNE
Mike Huckabee:
Sad day for justice. For America. Joe Biden has successfully broken America.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 30, 2024
More than ever, @realDonaldTrump must be re-elected. We can't have a government that targets political opponents in court. God help us!
Equally sad than a travesty of a "trial"-people celebrating this sham of a trial with a compromised, corrupt judge, a DA who manufactured charges. If this is what Dems want the courts and our country to become, they will rue the day.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 30, 2024
Shane Claiborne:
Guilty on all counts. pic.twitter.com/jgo1W6wkMc
— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) May 30, 2024
Albert Mohler:
Well, it’s going to be a long night in the recording studio and in the writing process. There is a lot to talk about here, and incredibly important questions will have to be confronted. But let’s all pray for our beloved country at this critical moment.
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) May 30, 2024
Gary Bauer:
A disgusting travesty of justice!https://t.co/TYYGpG187I
— Gary L Bauer (@GaryLBauer) May 30, 2024
Robert Jeffress is taking to the radio:
Eric Metaxas:
This verdict stands as the lowest point in our republic's history. But God is not finished with this nation. Keep praying for America.
— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) May 30, 2024
Charlie Kirk:
We must win. We must defeat these savages. Stand with Trump. Take back America. Get to work. pic.twitter.com/Mzs4eS9PdR
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 30, 2024
I support Trump MORE after this crap.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 30, 2024
We must win.
Today's sham verdict shows Democrats are still seeking retribution from Trump ruining Hillary's glass ceiling party in 2016. They started this vile cycle, and they act shocked and appalled when Trump tells us he will be our retribution.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 30, 2024
Stay peaceful, our revenge is coming.
I’ll try to add more as they come in.
UPDATE, May 30, 2024 at 7:07pm
Robert Jeffress has more to say. Actually, Trump was convicted by a jury:
.@realDonaldTrump was not convicted because of the evidence but because of his rising poll numbers which are scaring the left spitless.
— Dr. Robert Jeffress (@robertjeffress) May 30, 2024
Jenna Ellis:
Two things can be true at once:
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) May 30, 2024
1. This is a political verdict
2. The GOP shouldn’t play rigged games
We should have nominated DeSantis and we still should nominate DeSantis. https://t.co/slV725sTGa
Lance on “what you need to know”:
What you need to know about the Trump verdict pic.twitter.com/YHcmtgCNbW
— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) May 30, 2024
Jack Graham:
Everyone take a deep breath, pray and ask God to deliver justice to America after the sham of a trial in NYC. There is so much at stake including the future of our legal system and the the constitution of our nation.
— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) May 30, 2024
More Shane:
He can still be elected President.
— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) May 30, 2024
We still have work to do. pic.twitter.com/SG1Hu8jftX
Skye Jethani:
As the Trump verdict was read a shiver passed through the entire Republican Party looking for a spine to run up.
— Skye Jethani (@SkyeJethani) May 30, 2024
UPDATE: May 30, 2024 at 7:54pm:
Paula White:
Today is a sad day for all Americans as we watched first hand the judicial system weaponized to go after President Trump for political gain.
— Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) May 30, 2024
We the people will stand up against this in November! May God bless you, my long time friend, President Trump, and may God bless all of us… pic.twitter.com/JCtd8BxSwi
James Dobson:
This is a tragic day for America. The guilty verdict issued hours ago against former President Donald Trump is a clear abuse of our justice system. This politically motivated and stacked trial is what we have come to expect in communist China—not in the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/lRMMcANz0J
— Family Talk (@DrJamesDobsonFT) May 30, 2024
Mark Burns:
This guilty verdict that the Democrat led NYC Judge & Juror just re-elected Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America. #MAGA #Trump2024 #MarkBurnsForCongress pic.twitter.com/EnBlF3VFp0
— Pastor Mark Burns (@pastormarkburns) May 30, 2024
More Sean Feucht:
Today we PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS over America.
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) May 30, 2024
Here is a moment of communion inside the US Capitol at rotunda. 🙏🏽🩸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5BvdXbO2dI
Adam Kinzinger:
The GOP attacks everyone but the felon.
— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@AdamKinzinger) May 30, 2024
Trump now ineligible to vote, own a firearm, or get a security clearance.
The jury did its duty pic.twitter.com/9NhMG31liX
UPDATE: May 30, 2024, 8:22pm:
Latinos look upon developments in New York City today as particularly ominous. It will profoundly affect the results on November 5. We are now official members of the “Banana Republic” association.
— Samuel Rodriguez (@nhclc) May 30, 2024
Greg Laurie:
Please, pray for America. Pray for America like you never have before.
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) May 30, 2024
More Lance Wallnau:
This would be a good time to pray for our beloved country.
— Daniel Darling (@dandarling) May 30, 2024
David French:
From @DavidAFrench over on threads: pic.twitter.com/e8yC2jhwBL
— Nancy French (@NancyAFrench) May 31, 2024
Megan Basham:
Guilty on all counts. Prayers that somehow our constitutional order may be restored. https://t.co/UlaUYJvCYv
— Megan Basham (@megbasham) May 30, 2024
Tom Ascol:
Character still does matter. So does the lack of character. https://t.co/kaTr8MPJlb
— Tom Ascol @tomascol (@tomascol) May 31, 2024
A response to Russel Moore:
And where was/is your righteous indignation over the manifest corruption of Biden and Hillary? Have you even said one positive word about the overturning of Roe v Wade yet? What about your lies about Mike Stone?
— Justin Peters (@JustinPetersMin) May 30, 2024
Character matters indeed.
And another response to Moore:
You’re the editor-in-chief of a publication promotes progressive “Christianity.”
— Samuel Sey (@SlowToWrite) May 31, 2024
You’re not credible, sir.
James Lankford:
Millions of Americans’ believe our justice system was weaponized, from start to finish for political gain, including deciding sentencing days before the biggest campaign event—the RNC convention in Milwaukee.
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) May 30, 2024
Josh Hawley:
Not since the Alien and Sedition Acts in the 1790s has a president tried to CRIMINALIZE his political opposition. Congrats, Joe Biden. You’re the worst president ever
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) May 30, 2024
This is America under Democrat rule: prosecuting political opponents whether it’s pro-life Americans or a former President
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) May 30, 2024
Ralph Reed:
Statement from Faith and Freedom Coalition Chairman @ralphreed on today’s Trump verdict:
— Faith & Freedom (@FaithandFreedom) May 30, 2024
“Today's verdict is as shameful as it was predictable. The entire process was nakedly partisan from the start, with New York's leftist prosecutor campaigning on taking down President Trump.” pic.twitter.com/HUOIj4SmgG
Please stop! https://t.co/H34K4Wm95l
— Justin Giboney (@JustinEGiboney) May 31, 2024
Dwight McKissic:
There are two Americas, and two churches. The divide between White evangelicalism, and White evangelicalism is seen in stark contrast today. Sincere questions: 1) Is the disappointment & disapproval of today’s verdict based on White evangelicals belief that DJT didn’t have sex…
— Dwight McKissic (@pastordmack) May 31, 2024
Remember to defend the convicted felon who paid hush money to the woman with whom he had an adulterous affair or else our kids might be exposed to social disorder and sexual immorality.
— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) May 31, 2024
Update: May 31, 2024: 7:49am
Franklin Graham:
Our country is at a crossroads. What we saw today has never happened before, and I think for the majority of Americans, it raises questions about whether our legal system can be trusted. Pray for our nation, for God‘s guiding hand that this republic will be one nation under God…
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 31, 2024
Dwight McKissic:
I miss the days in evangelicalism where the motto was: “Character Matters”. I miss the days where they touted: “the
— Dwight McKissic (@pastordmack) May 31, 2024
moral majority.” I miss the days when they cited, “righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” I really believed them at the time. I even…
William Wolfe:
No, I don’t respect the process
— William Wolfe 🇺🇸 (@William_E_Wolfe) May 31, 2024
I don’t respect the judge
I don’t respect the jury
I don’t respect the verdict
There’s nothing to respect here
This is a total sham, a mockery of our legal system and the rule of law
Our enemies clearly don’t respect it, they flaunt it.…
Sean Feucht on Russell Moore:
Look who stays silent on Roe, silent on Hillary, silent on the corruption of Biden, but salivates over a sham Trump trial guilty verdict.
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) May 31, 2024
We see your character loud and clear. https://t.co/Yz1fcBhcO5
Albert Mohler’s commentary here.
Christian Broadcasting Network’s David Brody:
Summing up the Trump Trial. pic.twitter.com/0pQv4U1NgC
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) May 31, 2024
Tony Perkins:
Our Republic only thrives when justice is blind, it dies when justice is blinded by politics and power. This is a sad day for our Republic.
— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) May 31, 2024
Greg Laurie on “signs of the times”:
Government overreach. The weaponization of the legal system to impose views contrary to our own. The rise of Anti-semitism, the threat of war. .
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) May 31, 2024
All of these are “Signs of the times” telling us one thing- Jesus is coming back.
I believe the next event on the prophetic… pic.twitter.com/SLTvGgRyS7
Jentezen Franklin:
My prayers are with @RealDonaldTrump. It’s a very sad day for this nation. I met with him a few months ago along with a few other leaders. We prayed, talked for over an hour and he knew this battle would become severe. I am proud to have known this man and I will continue to be a… pic.twitter.com/2HwnveYy1q
— Jentezen Franklin (@Jentezen) May 31, 2024
Katelyn Beaty on Al Mohler:
World Magazine? More like Worldly MAGAzine!!! https://t.co/lzXWJDSKR1
— Katelyn Beaty (@KatelynBeaty) May 31, 2024
Updated: May 31, 2024: 5:30pm
Todd Starnes:
No More Hearings! It’s Time to Start Jailing Criminal Democrats https://t.co/R9XS2A0DAF
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) May 31, 2024
Americans should boycott New York City and divest from the Big Apple. Punish the evildoers.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) May 31, 2024
Not a single block of buildings has been burned down by Conservatives tonight. We will seek our vengeance at the ballot box like civilized people. Unlike the mobs of thugs and thugettes and thuglings that are unleashed by the Democrat Party when they don't get their way.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) May 31, 2024
This is the headline the Marxists wanted. #AmericaFirst #Trump pic.twitter.com/6s1HlAIYVQ
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) May 31, 2024
More Eric Metaxas:
I stand w/President Trump. NOW MORE THAN EVER. pic.twitter.com/d5lNN2pIUB
— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) May 31, 2024
Because it has nothing to do w/real justice or the rule of law, yesterday's "verdict" is like a lynching. So if this is the kind of "justice" you approve of, you are with the mob. Just so you know.
— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) May 31, 2024
David Brody:
Biden’s new uplifting campaign message: vote for me because I’m not a felon! Truly inspiring.
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) May 31, 2024
Tony Perkins and Ben Carson:
I agree with @realbencarson. Donald Trump’s conviction was “like a kangaroo court.” Americans will not take lightly this attempt to silence their voices at the ballot box. pic.twitter.com/XD1dUUZZTa
— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) May 31, 2024
Shane Claiborne:
It needs to be said…
— Shane Claiborne (@ShaneClaiborne) May 31, 2024
No one is beyond redemption, not even Donald Trump.
It is true that his life currently embodies the 7 deadly sins, but God’s grace can transform any human being.
There is a path to healing and salvation for Trump if he chooses it. Redemption begins with…
More Huck:
Now that Dems have changed the rules so a local prosecutor can fabricate charges against @realDonaldTrump a former President and current Presidential candidate, who will be the 1st GOP prosecutor to file something against Biden? If this is the new game, everyone gets to play.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 31, 2024
Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
This is a politically-motivated sham trial.
— Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) May 30, 2024
The American people decide our elections.
Donald Trump will be our next president.
Phill Vischer and David French:
Hmm… what could the topic be?? The NBA finals?? Cicada Brood X?? https://t.co/Aj6Pv4ZYR0
— Phil Vischer (@philvischer) May 31, 2024
As a convicted felon by a jury, and assuming that the mildest penalty would be probation that would last beyond the November election, will Trump be allowed to vote in Florida?
So-called evangelicals and their support for Trump. How sad.
None of these Christian Trump defenders deny any facts in the case. He paid off a porn star so that voters would not hear her story just after the Access Hollywood tape was made public. Then he and his associates hid the payment as legal fees. This is the person God wants us to vote into our presidency? Even if the trial was politically motivated by the New York District Attorney it had to be argued before a jury that the defense helped to choose. The prosecution evidently did a much better job in making its case. Isn’t that how our justice system is supposed to work? Has anyone been able to point out Biden’s fingerprints in having the case move forward? Calling something a sham does not make it a sham.
As near as I can tell from something that I read a half hour ago and lost the link, Trump can vote in Florida as a convicted felon if he’s not incarcerated during voting. As he was convicted in New York, his eligibility to vote in Florida depends upon the laws where he was convicted. In New York, you can vote as a convicted felon if you’re not incarcerated during the election.
For some reason, another white-collar criminal who once held high office, Sprio Agnew, came to mind.