Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., compared former President Trump to Jesus on Sunday, June 9, while speaking about his recent conviction for covering up a 2016 payment to a porn actor to help his electoral chances.
The congresswoman compared Trump’s conviction to biblical figures, stating, “The man that I worship is also a convicted felon.”
Greene referenced Trump as part of a group, including Nelson Mandela and Jesus, who faced arrest. Greene also criticized Democrats and the media for focusing on Trump’s criminal record.