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Investigators Probe Christian Nationalism in Church Shooting Motives
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Investigators examine motives behind Thomas Jacob Sanford's Michigan church shooting, which left four dead.
- Some observers, including Greg Sargent, suggest Sanford was a Trump supporter with anti-Mormon beliefs.
- Christian nationalism is cited as a factor, with debate over anti-Christian vs. anti-Mormon motives.
- Critics say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promotes Christian nationalism in the military and links actions to religious themes.
