First Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress was a strong backer of Trump during the 2016 campaign. Besides speaking to the event’s religious theme, Trump renewed his campaign promise to always take care of America’s veterans. “Not only has God bestowed on us the gift of freedom, he’s also given us the gift of heroes willing to give their lives to defend that freedom,” he said. Overwhelming support from evangelical voters helped propel Trump to victory in 2016. Trump was spending the pre-Independence Day weekend at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, but travelled back to Washington for the event.

Source: Mint July 02, 2017 03:33 UTC