TRUMP100 Does America think it's fighting a ‘holy war’ in Iran?
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Mar 27, 2026 A look at rising Christian nationalist influence in Washington and how churches are intertwining with politics. Reports from Tulsa on pastors mobilizing support and faith framing for conflict. Debate over religious rhetoric seeping into military and policy decisions toward Iran. Coverage of diplomatic moves, Saudi ties, and the tension between buildup and bargaining.
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Christian Influence Embedded In White House Policy
- The Trump White House has institutionalised Christian influence through a dedicated faith office and close access for conservative pastors.
- Pete Hegseth uses biblical rhetoric like Armageddon to frame foreign policy, linking faith-based narratives directly to administration messaging.
Tulsa Pastor Converts Pulpit Into Political Machine
- Pastor Jackson Lehmire runs Pastors for Trump and turns his pulpit into a political platform, hosting Trump family figures and fundraising during a campaign announcement.
- Lehmire's Tulsa event drew 300–400 attendees, had Trump speakers, Rudy Giuliani campaigning, and suggested Sharia must never take root.
Congregation Views War As Moral Religious Duty
- A majority at Lehmire's event supported military action in Iran, seeing Trump as a divinely appointed conduit and the conflict as moral and religious.
- Attendees accepted civilian casualties as 'a cost' and framed US involvement as an almost sacred duty to defend Israel and Christian values.