Reports indicate that Trump has privately ridiculed his evangelical supporters for a long time.
In 2020, Michael Cohen revealed in his book Disloyal what Trump truly thought of his evangelical followers:
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Published today, Disloyal by Cohen portrays Trump as a master of deception. Cohen cites Trump dismissing Christianity and its rituals as “bullshit,” while simultaneously presenting himself as a devout believer. According to Cohen, Trump’s true devotion lies in an insatiable pursuit of wealth and power, regardless of the cost to others.
Cohen’s insider accounts significantly enhance my own records of Trump’s frequent public criticisms of Christians, whom he labels as “fools,” “idiots,” and “schmucks.”
Trump regards evangelical pastors as con artists, whom he ironically respects.
Trump lacks genuine faith, and the displays of devotion by evangelical right-wing Christians fail to capture his interest.
Recently, the public witnessed Trump’s true feelings toward his evangelical supporters at the White House.
At the Oval Office, evangelicals gathered around Trump, who was seated at his desk, praising him with religious zeal.
Trump’s “spiritual adviser,” Paula Reid, and others faced utter embarrassment.
