But then Biden quit, and suddenly, Trump is the old, white guy, up against an opponent who’s 20 years younger. ADVERTISEMENTReligion has played a big part in Trump’s rise, although he is not religious himself. These Protestant, ‘evangelical’ Christians have taken to calling themselves Christian nationalists, and they can be counted on to vote Republican no matter what. The numbers tell the tale: 87% of Americans who identified as Republicans in a survey last year said they believe in god. If younger Americans vote in large numbers, his fake religiosity is political poison.

Source: The Telegraph August 01, 2024 07:58 UTC