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What makes Donald Trump and John Wayne heroes of the Christian Right?

  • Written by Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Professor of History, Calvin University
What makes Donald Trump and John Wayne heroes of the Christian Right?Faith leaders pray with President Donald Trump during a rally for evangelical supporters in Miami in January 2020.AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

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White evangelical support for Donald Trump has long puzzled observers. To many, it seems hypocritical that Christians who have long touted...

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