Preacher, prophet, messiah: Trump cult takes on religious overtones at RNC

As Christian nationalism grows in strength and influence within the Republican Party, Donald Trump's cult of personality is shifting toward increasing religiosity with Trump as the central deity. George Conway, president of the Anti-Psychopath PAC, Susan Glasser, staff writer at the New Yorker, and Tressie McMillan Cottom, columnist for the New York Times, discuss with Alex Wagner.



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[navIgatorp]

I'm glad I grew up in a place that taught me how to think instead of what to think.

[LoraDelle-BMG]

Listening to these people make me sick ! Them mentioning God seemed disrespectful to God!

[terrencekane]

Hearing the cult speak in tongues to Orange Jesus is pure blasphemy.

[chrisjames]

The guy can't vote or own a gun, but he can be president? I find this a bizarre situation.

[seer]

"And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many."
- Matthew 24: 4-5

[Heavilymoderated]

He’s a savior alright. Trying to save himself from prison. 😂

[johncox]

0:30
And what did he do, once he took office?

He began beating up on people who couldn’t defend themselves.

[lulufulu]

I think people should just take a moment to go back and watch some videos of Trump during his term, start 4 years ago. Just take a look at the reality of who this man is, how he treated journalists, how he treated and spoke about women, how many staff he went through, all his stunts with dictators…..just watch a few to remind yourselves.

[nashhugo]

Apparently the RNC forgot about the commandment “Thou shalt not worship false idols.” Nothing screams false idol like Trump.

[journeysalkebulan]

Amerikkka is lost! The fact that millions follow Donald Trump and can't see how lost they are is amazing to us in the world! 🙄🤪🤯

[danjohnston]

The Chump Is The Golden Calf Of The MAGA

[tce_productions]

She said trump a lion but she meant liar

[johnclark]

This has been in the works for a long time. It is an extremely powerful and dedicated movement and our country is in terrible danger of being transformed.

[marty]

That’s funny, because when he said, “I alone can fix it.” is when I knew he was FOS, and I was right. He didn’t fix anything.

[dbs]

Calling Trump the Antichrist used to be considered hyperbole.
I would submit reconsideration.

[lindaoliver]

His lies are ridiculous. Crowd was worried because they thought he was dead? Not even laughable anymore!

[jockyoung]

The cult of personality around Trump is just creepy.

[GMSCHAARAWTAZA]

“In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

[boomer]

You shall have no other gods before Me.
First commandment.

[PhoenixPrime]

Doesn't the Bible say something about following false prophets...?