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The Humorous Imperfections of Mormons Supporting Trump


In an effort to court Mormon voters, the Trump campaign launched “Latter-day Saints for Trump” with disastrous results. The campaign made several missteps, including featuring an image of the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints without permission, selling Mormon-themed merchandise that contradicted religious practices, and holding events during important religious conferences. The campaign co-chair, Doug Quezada, is also facing a lawsuit for alleged fraud, further alienating skeptical Mormon voters.

The mishandling of the Mormon outreach reflects the GOP’s historically high support among Mormon voters and Trump’s struggle to connect with this demographic. Despite efforts to rectify the situation, including deploying Donald Trump Jr. to Utah and enlisting Mormon surrogates, the campaign continues to face challenges gaining the support of Mormon voters, particularly the younger, less conservative generation. In the 2020 election, Joe Biden doubled Clinton’s share of the Mormon vote in Arizona, highlighting the shifting political landscape among Latter-day Saints.

For the Harris campaign, holding on to Mormon voters could be a crucial factor in winning battleground states like Arizona. The current political climate requires a deep understanding of LDS culture and a delicate approach to courting Mormon voters effectively. The missteps made by the Trump campaign underscore the importance of engaging with this influential demographic and the need for a more nuanced and thoughtful strategy to secure their support.

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