Some evangelical leaders challenge Trump's immigration, foreign aid policies amid calls for unity
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President Donald Trump called for unity in his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning — largely steering clear of addressing controversies around his actions cracking down on immigration and paralyzing federal efforts to distribute international aid. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. But some evangelical leaders are speaking out against both policies, even though Trump has enjoyed broad support from the evangelical community.
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Main Idea: Some evangelical leaders are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign aid policies, saying they harm families, churches, and overseas aid work even as Trump calls for unity.
Key Points:
- The Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, said the freeze on foreign aid and cuts tied to USAID are hurting missionary work and vulnerable people abroad.
- Salguero and Walter Kim of the National Association of Evangelicals warned that aggressive immigration enforcement is creating fear in churches and among immigrant families.
- The Rev. Samuel Rodríguez backed Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying it should focus on criminals, even if some people face “collateral damage.”
- The debate shows a split among evangelicals: many support border security, but some want more limits on raids, birthright citizenship changes, and foreign aid cuts.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Tighter immigration enforcement and cuts to legal pathways can increase fear in immigrant communities, disrupt churches and schools, and leave some families at risk of separation.
Positive Impact
Evangelical leaders backing aid and targeted enforcement say clearer rules could protect vulnerable families, keep communities safer, and preserve foreign aid work that helps reduce migration.
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