New Ad Highlights Trump's Views on God and Forgiveness

In a strategic move to attract Christian voters, supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris launched their first media campaign on Wednesday, targeting those who are hesitant about former President Donald Trump. The ad highlights Trump's controversial remarks regarding his Christian faith, particularly his admission that he has never sought forgiveness for his sins. This message is juxtaposed with a clip of evangelist Billy Graham discussing the importance of forgiveness, aiming to resonate with evangelical audiences. The campaign will initially roll out on social media before expanding to television in key swing states, focusing on conservative Christian media platforms. The organization behind the initiative claims to have garnered over 200,000 pledges from evangelical Christians willing to volunteer and support the Harris-Walz ticket. They emphasize Harris's commitment to her faith, asserting that the conversation around spirituality has been co-opted by the Christian right. Historically, Trump has maintained strong support among evangelical voters, with 85% backing him in the 2020 election, a figure that has grown since his 2016 campaign. Recent polling indicates that he continues to dominate this demographic in early Republican primaries. Despite this, the Harris campaign seeks to position her as a viable alternative, especially in light of her progressive stance on issues like abortion, which contrasts sharply with the views of many evangelical Christians. The ad's release coincides with an Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call, reinforcing the group's commitment to engaging Christian voters as swing voters in the upcoming election. The campaign aims to foster an inclusive dialogue, inviting all perspectives into the conversation.