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Trump Claims Divine Mission to Save America, Fundraises

11/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a fundraising email that God saved him to fulfill his mission of saving America.
He said contributions from supporters could help him earn a place in heaven.
He criticized the "radical left" for opposing his agenda.
Religious-right pundit Eric Metaxas promoted a video of Trump's wedding comments and defended not delivering a gospel message.
Together, these episodes illustrate Trump's appeal to conservative Christian supporters.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a fundraising email that God saved him to fulfill his mission of saving America.
He said contributions from supporters could help him earn a place in heaven.
He criticized the "radical left" for opposing his agenda.
Religious-right pundit Eric Metaxas promoted a video of Trump's wedding comments and defended not delivering a gospel message.
Together, these episodes illustrate Trump's appeal to conservative Christian supporters.