Former President Donald Trump delivered a fiery address to Christian conservative activists at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference in Washington, D.C., warning them against potential threats to religious freedoms under President Joe Biden's administration.
Trump urged Christians to mobilize and vote in record numbers, proclaiming, "We need Christians to turn out in the largest numbers ever to tell Crooked Joe Biden ... 'Joe, you're fired.'" He accused the radical left of attempting to shame and silence Christians, asserting that their active participation in politics was crucial.
"If you vote, we cannot lose," Trump declared, emphasizing the stakes for Christianity if Biden were to win reelection. He cautioned that under a Biden presidency, where he alleged there would be open borders, lawlessness, and diminished freedoms, "your religion certainly will be, I think, in tatters."
Trump criticized the treatment of Catholics during his speech, questioning the persecution they faced and suggesting Biden, himself a Catholic, was unaware of these challenges, attributing them to advisors he described as "fascists" and "communists."
He highlighted instances such as the prosecution of a pro-life activist and criticized the administration's alleged targeting of Christians and pro-life advocates. Trump pledged to establish a federal task force to combat anti-Christian bias and protect religious liberties, vowing never again to allow religious believers to be targeted by the federal government.
Trump also linked the decline of religious influence in society to rising crime rates, stating, "Religion is becoming less and less of a factor, less and less important in our country, and that's causing a lot of the chaos and a lot of the crime that you see."
Reflecting on his presidential term, Trump touted his efforts to defend Judeo-Christian values and promote religious liberty, including appointing conservative judges and addressing religious persecution globally. He promised to continue fighting for these causes if reelected, aiming to safeguard Christians across various facets of society.
In closing, Trump pledged unwavering support for families and the sanctity of life, contrasting his stance with what he characterized as the radical positions of the Democratic Party. He expressed particular concern over the issue of transgender athletes competing in women's sports, vowing to take executive action to address this if given another term.
Trump's address underscored his commitment to the Christian conservative base and his intentions to uphold their values and freedoms in the face of perceived threats from political adversaries.