
Tucker Carlson claimed this week that President Trump is “hostile to traditional Christianity” and grows irritated by pro-life believers — (Christian Post). Before any Christian repeats this claim, ask the harder question: why is anyone still treating Tucker Carlson as a credible voice on faith?
A Divisive Voice That Has Lost All Credibility
Carlson has spent the last year alienating the conservative coalition that once trusted him — breaking with Trump over Israel and Iran, attacking Franklin Graham by name, and now claiming world leaders cast “spells” with their words. Scripture warns plainly: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15). Carlson’s track record has earned skepticism, not a platform.
Imperfect Is Not the Same as Hostile
Trump has never claimed to be a born-again, practicing Christian — that’s not in dispute. We have to remember that when it comes to politics, we as Christians, or anyone with a brain, must always choose the lesser of two evils, and if we refuse to vote for either, it is basically a vote for the most evil. Trump has consistently defended Christians’ right to worship and pray, and has even brought back religious liberty in the public square. Carlson’s secondhand account of private irritation proves nothing close to “hostile.”
God Holds the Heart of the King
The Bible is not silent on this. Proverbs 21:1 says, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord.” Romans 13:1 commands believers to honor those in authority, “for there is no power but of God.” Christians are not called to tear down leaders God has placed — we are called to pray for them, trust God’s sovereignty over their hearts, and hold our own witness above the noise of media personalities.
Pray Without Ceasing
Stop listening to voices out there just because they carry big names. Instead, pray for President Trump’s heart, as Scripture commands. Trust that the same God who raises up kings can soften them. Guard your discernment — don’t let a falling-out between two media figures shape your theology of authority.