Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Compared to former president Donald Trump arrive Jesus She made a puzzling comment over the weekend that left some in the US political establishment baffled by the comparison, who wondered how she could see Trump, a now-convicted felon, as Christ-like.
She spoke at a Trump rally in Las Vegas on Sunday, slamming his Recently convicted for covering up payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to boost her election chances.
“The Democrats and the fake news media always like to say, 'Oh, President Trump is Convicted felon'” Greene told Trump supporters. “Well, you want to know? The man I idolize is also a convicted felon who was crucified on a Roman cross.”
Green Well-documented Conspiracy theorists She often talks about her religious beliefs in front of the microphone and once compared Trump to Jesus.
Last year, after Trump was arrested, she compared him not only to a savior but also to South African President Nelson Mandela.
“Trump With the most incredible people in history “Today, I was arrested. Nelson Mandela was arrested and is in prison. Jesus was arrested and killed by the Roman government,” she said at the time, according to The Guardian.
“Many people throughout history have been arrested and persecuted by radical, corrupt governments… I just can't believe something like this could happen, but I will always support him. He did nothing wrong.”
On Sunday, critics were incredulous that Greene could distinguish between Trump paying hush money and Jesus Christ being crucified.
One person asked, “Did Jesus pay a porn star and cover it up?”
Another chimed in: “Jesus didn't cheat on his wife with Playboy Playmates and porn stars,” adding a clown emoji.
“She couldn't be more wrong, unless you believe Jesus committed sexual assault, fraud, and dozens of other crimes,” another person wrote, referencing some of Trump's other recent legal troubles.
Even Trump himself was not immune Look Inward and See JesusHe is currently selling a Bible that he says is The 'only' Bible approved by President Trump and “Inspired by America's most famous patriotic song, God Bless America”
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In late March, on the eve of his hush money trial, Trump also entertained the idea. He's like a modern-day Jesus. and posted a message on his social media platform Truth Social, apparently sent to him by a fan.
“Ironically, the same week they tried to steal your property, Christ experienced his worst persecution,” the post read, suggesting that Trump's nearly $500,000 fine for decades of financial fraud was similar to Christ's suffering and resurrection.
The message points to Psalm 109, which has been embraced as a political motto by right-wing Christians.
Trump praised the fan's message as “beautiful.”
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