Trump allies accused of 'abusing and misusing God's Word' by linking shooting to the Bible
Donald Trump being nearly killed at his own rally has caused some unexpected reactions, including some of the ex-president's allies and supporters who have responded by linking the shooting to the Bible.
Trump-aligned U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is in hot water on Sunday after he claimed that Donald Trump went golfing the day after being shot in the ear at his rally.
Other MAGA influencers, on the other hand, have turned to the Bible.
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Jack Posobiec, a right-wing host and activist who previously said he wants to overthrow democracy, said Sunday, "The bullets were fired at 6:11pm. Ephesians 6:11." Ephesians 6:11 says, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil."
Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk responded to Posobiec, saying, "Armor of God."
Kirk then added that, "The next verse is this: 'For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”
Jon Root, a faith, sports, and culture commentator, said in response, "Stop abusing and misusing God’s Word. Stop."
Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis, who was indicted alongside the ex-president in Georgia, shared that message from Root on her social media.
"This is exactly what scripture tells us NOT to do," she said, citing Matthew 16:4.
@_angelquiroz called it a "Goofy use of scripture."