The Brief:

• Trump focuses on evangelical support, urging Christians to vote on November 5th, despite concerns over his abortion stance.
• Religious-themed events emphasize faith, featuring speeches from figures like Eric Trump and Franklin Graham; promises include a task force against “anti-Christian bias.”
• Efforts also target Hispanic evangelicals, with initiatives to boost turnout, reminiscent of George W. Bush’s success.

With the 2024 presidential race coming to a close, former President Donald Trump is focusing his efforts on evangelical Christians, telling them it’s their turn to “stand up and save your country.” During a recent event in Concord, North Carolina, he urged Christian voters to show up in record numbers on November 5th.

This push for evangelical support is part of Trump’s final efforts to rally his base, highlighted by faith-centered gatherings in several states as the campaign concludes. Despite some evangelical voters’ frustrations over Trump’s shifting stance on abortion, his advisors are confident not only in maintaining their core support but also in making unexpected gains among Hispanic evangelicals.

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In a series of events aimed at religious voters, Trump has blended policy proposals with patriotic and religious rhetoric. His speech in North Carolina was preceded by comments from his son Eric and the Rev. Franklin Graham, suggesting divine favor for Trump’s mission to “save this country.” Former cabinet member Ben Carson and former official Peter Navarro also spoke, emphasizing the campaign’s focus on faith.

Trump’s address included promises like forming a task force against “anti-Christian bias” and banning schools from promoting content he views as contrary to Christian values. While specifics were scarce, these proposals were met with approval from evangelical leaders attending the event. The incident where Vice President Kamala Harris allegedly dismissed anti-abortion protesters has been used by Trump to paint her as antagonistic toward Christians—a claim that resonates with his base.

Furthermore, Trump’s outreach isn’t limited to traditional evangelical groups; he’s also targeting Hispanic voters through faith-based initiatives, hoping for a significant turnout similar to George W. Bush’s era. With the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s extensive door-knocking campaign and targeted voter mobilization efforts in swing states, Trump’s team is optimistic about engaging not just frequent but also less consistent conservative Christian voters.

The emphasis on religion continued with a “Believers and Ballots” town hall in Georgia, where Trump claimed Christians are persecuted by Democrats and stressed the importance of their vote. This strategy underscores Trump’s awareness of the critical role evangelical and conservative Christian voters play in his political fortunes—demonstrating that amidst challenges, securing their support remains pivotal for his attempt at reelection.

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