Former President Donald Trump avoided answering a question about faith from an Iowa woman during a pre-recorded Fox News town hall. In a clip from the event hosted by Sean Hannity, Trump responded to a woman who asked about his faith journey and who has mentored him. Instead of providing a direct answer, Trump discussed heartache and turmoil and expressed gratitude for his life as a politician. He also mentioned his support from faith leaders in Iowa, particularly evangelicals who have played a role in his life. Trump then shifted his focus to the Catholic faith and criticized the FBI for portraying Catholics as the enemy. Twitter users mocked Trump’s response and questioned why he didn’t quote “Two Corinthians,” a book in the Bible that he referred to in a 2016 speech. The incident raised doubts about Trump’s knowledge of the Bible. Despite this, Trump continues to hold a significant lead in national polls over potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, according to FiveThirtyEight.
Given the opportunity to address the question on faith during the Fox News town hall, Trump chose to talk about his experiences as a politician and his relationships with faith leaders rather than discussing his personal spiritual growth. He also made remarks about the Catholic faith and criticized the FBI. The incident drew attention to his previous reference to “Two Corinthians” and raised questions about his understanding of the Bible. Nonetheless, Trump remains popular in the polls as a potential candidate for the 2024 presidential election.