New ‘Evangelicals for Harris’ Ad Highlights Trump’s No-Forgiveness Quote

Evangelicals for Harris has unveiled a new advertisement aimed at Christians in key swing states ahead of the upcoming election.

This group, composed of Evangelical Christians rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris, released the ad on Wednesday morning.

The ad features a notable segment from a 2015 interview conducted by GOP pollster Frank Luntz with former President Donald Trump during the Family Leadership Summit. In this discussion, Luntz posed a challenging question to Trump, asking if he had ever sought God’s forgiveness. Trump hesitated, responding, “I’m not sure I have.”

This moment is followed by a stark statement on the screen: “Is there any greater denial of Christ than to say, ‘I do not need his forgiveness?’”

In a recent post on X, Evangelicals for Harris urged Christians to act as “swing voters.”

The organization emphasized inclusiveness, stating, “We aren’t giving up on anyone and welcome all into a necessary conversation.”

The release of the ad coincides with a Zoom call organized by Evangelicals for Harris, scheduled for the same evening.

The group’s website underscores Harris’s background as a Baptist and highlights her respect for diverse faiths, describing her as a “deeply committed and faithful Christian.”

“Especially now that she is at the pinnacle of power, Vice President Harris keeps her trusting relationship with God at the center,” the website notes.

Another initiative, Christians for Kamala, led by New York Times columnist David French, shares a parallel message in support of Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. The objective of this organization is to unite moderate and progressive Christians who feel marginalized in spiritual discussions dominated by the Christian right. Organizer John Pavlovitz mentioned this effort in a discussion with NPR.

In the previous 2020 election, a staggering 85 percent of white evangelical Protestant voters who regularly attended church supported Trump, according to research from the Pew Research Center. This marked an increase from 77 percent during his 2016 campaign against Hillary Clinton.

Conversely, President Joe Biden noted strong backing from white Catholics, Black Protestants, and those who identify as non-religious, as reported by the same research center.

The criticisms directed at Trump regarding religious hypocrisy are not new. He has frequently drawn comparisons between himself and Jesus Christ.

One notable incident occurred in June 2020 amidst the Black Lives Matter protests. Trump, alongside several staffers, made a controversial visit to St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., which had encountered vandalism. This visit came after riot police cleared largely peaceful demonstrators from Lafayette Square using tear gas.

During this visit, Trump was seen holding a Bible, which some observers noted appeared to be upside down. Critics, including President Biden, accused him of using the Bible as a mere prop rather than a genuine symbol of faith. When questioned about whether the Bible was his, Trump responded vaguely, stating it was “a Bible.”

Earlier this year, Trump began marketing the “God Bless the USA” Bible for $60, furthering speculation surrounding his relationship with religion.

“Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again,” Trump expressed on Truth Social, encouraging followers to purchase a copy of the Bible as Good Friday and Easter approached.

The Independent has reached out to Trump’s campaign for comment regarding these developments.