Christian Leaders Respond on X to Trump’s Conviction
Former U.S. President and 2024 president nominee, Donald Trump, was convicted on all 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in a New York court yesterday (May 30, 2024). This verdict marks Trump as the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. Elon Musk expressed concern over the conviction, suggesting it could lead to a loss of faith in the American legal system. The case has also triggered a huge wave of posts on social media, including those about the rights and responsibilities of felons in the U.S. electoral system.
Many well-known Christian leaders were not shy to express themselves on X, soon after the verdict. Below posts are chosen as some of the most impactful on this historic event. More will be added.
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
Greg Laurie
Please, pray for America. Pray for America like you never have before.
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) May 30, 2024
Abby Johnson
We don’t have a justice system anymore. We have an anti-conservative persecution system.
— Dr. Abby Johnson (@AbbyJohnson) May 30, 2024
Ronnie Floyd
Remember tonight before you go to bed, pray for America.
— Ronnie Floyd (@ronniefloyd) May 31, 2024
Jack Hibbs
Can you imagine what kind of pressure these jurors are getting from the enemies of Trump?
Don’t think for a moment in this cricket world of ours that these jurors are going to be left alone to make their own decision. Unless they stand firm against what possible threats or…
— Jack Hibbs (@RealJackHibbs) May 30, 2024
Dr. Robert Jeffress
.@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
Samuel Rodriguez
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
Sammy Lopez
Wait…Watch…See…
God has this ALL planned out. There is nothing that is happening or going to happen that He is not aware of or even in control of.
Read the end of the BOOK, at the end, WE WIN! 👑🩸
— Sammy Lopez (@SammyLopez) May 31, 2024
David Brody
Welcome to the, “Banana Republic of America.” Pray for your children and grandchildren pic.twitter.com/J1ffTNnUJV
— David Brody (@DBrodyReports) May 31, 2024
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Featured photo by John Fredricks.
