Summary
The decline in support for Donald Trump among evangelical pastors is becoming increasingly concerning as the 2024 election approaches. Recent polling indicates a drop in the percentage of evangelical pastors who plan to vote for Trump, highlighting potential challenges in mobilizing this key voter demographic.
In a recent Lifeway Research poll, support for Trump among evangelical pastors decreased from 68% in September 2020 to 61% in 2024. This shift comes at a time when Trump’s stance on abortion and other social issues has faced scrutiny from conservative Christian groups, leading to fears of lower turnout among evangelical voters. Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has described the situation as a “five-alarm fire,” noting that millions of born-again and mainline Christians are not planning to vote. He urges church leaders to mobilize their congregations, emphasizing the importance of voting to ensure that their values are represented in politics. Furthermore, grassroots movements like Evangelicals for Harris are working to sway disillusioned evangelical voters, indicating a growing divide within this critical voting bloc.
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