Scholars Warn Trump’s Evangelical Allies Could Face BacklashTrump’s Evangelical Backers Risk a Lasting Moral ReckoningPolicy Wins Matter More Than Predictions of Evangelical Regret
On October 31, 2026, scholars said White evangelicals who backed President Donald Trump could face lasting damage to their credibility and a political backlash after his time in office.On October 31, 2026, scholars warned that White evangelicals who backed President Donald Trump could lose credibility and face a backlash as Christian candidates advance competing priorities.On October 31, 2026, scholars forecast a backlash against White evangelicals who supported President Donald Trump, while evangelical allies defended the partnership as a policy choice.