Joe Scarborough, the host of “Morning Joe,” pointed out the double standard of evangelical Christians who continue to support Donald Trump without him seeking forgiveness for his mistakes.
During the show on Wednesday, Scarborough and cohost Brzezinski analyzed a new advertisement from the religious political group Faith Forward, which uses scripture to argue that Joe Biden is the best choice for president.
Scarborough, drawing from his Baptist upbringing, highlighted the importance of seeking forgiveness for sins as a fundamental belief for Christians.
Scarborough criticized evangelical support for Trump, noting that he denies the need for forgiveness and yet is still idolized by some. He described this as twisted.
Scarborough emphasized the incredulity of Christian Americans embracing a leader who claims he doesn't need God's forgiveness.
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill expressed disbelief at evangelical ministers' excuses for Trump's statement that he doesn't need forgiveness, emphasizing that understanding the fundamental part of Christianity is crucial.
McCaskill questioned how Trump's lack of seeking forgiveness for his actions could be overlooked by Christian supporters, despite issues such as adultery and sexual assault.
McCaskill highlighted the contrast between Trump's and Biden's relationship with their faith, as depicted in the powerful advertisement.
McCaskill also underscored the disparity in Trump's and Biden's understanding of their faith, suggesting that Biden's faith is integral to who he is and should be highlighted in his campaign, especially in addressing topics like immigration.
You can watch the full “Morning Joe” segment in the video above.
