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Why MAGA Takes the Evangelical Vote for Granted
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Photographer: Tom Brenner/The Washington Post/Getty ImagesWhite evangelical Christians helped bring President Donald Trump to power. They remain among his most ardent supporters. This, even as the president seemingly has gone out of his way to mock Christianity and its first commandment.
One year in, the vast majority (69%) of White evangelicals continue to approve of Trump’s job performance, according to 2026 Pew Research data. This is compared to his 39% approval rating nationally.