Franklin Graham Condemns Use of Father's Footage in Political Ad

Christian evangelist Franklin Graham has publicly criticized the "Evangelicals for Harris" organization for utilizing footage of his late father, Billy Graham, in an attack ad against former President Donald Trump. Franklin Graham, who leads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, expressed his outrage on social media, asserting that his father would have supported Trump if he were alive today. The ad juxtaposes Billy Graham discussing the importance of confessing sins with Trump’s past comments on seeking forgiveness. The controversy escalated during a Zoom conference hosted by Ekemini Uwan, a reparations activist known for her provocative views on race and policing. The event coincided with the release of the attack ad, which Graham claims misrepresents his father's legacy and beliefs. He emphasized that his father valued conservative principles and would not have aligned with the sentiments expressed by the group. In response to Graham's condemnation, the Evangelicals for Harris account retorted with a message of prayer, suggesting that Graham's support for Trump has led him to forsake the gospel. They accused him of prioritizing political allegiance over spiritual integrity, stating, "the issue, Franklin, is that in your worship of Trump you have forsaken the Gospel." Graham concluded his remarks by invoking a prayer for the nation, expressing hope that God would help "Make America Great Again," reflecting his continued support for Trump’s political agenda.