This rightwing evangelical was one of Trump’s biggest backers. Why isn’t he talking about the midterms?
Summary
Lance Wallnau, a prominent Christian nationalist and longtime Donald Trump supporter, did not mention the approaching midterms during a private event for supporters in Texas. Instead, he urged them to focus on local political action, building a post-Trump movement and finding a successor to the late activist Charlie Kirk.Key Facts
- Wallnau spoke at a private “As One” weekend for paying supporters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area earlier this month.
- He praised El Salvador’s prison system and President Nayib Bukele, and spoke approvingly of Hungary, Slovakia and Poland.
- Wallnau urged supporters to seek influence over school boards and city councils, and discussed building a political movement beyond Trump.
- He said the movement was struggling to appeal to young people and described its supporters as an ageing demographic.
- Wallnau said he wanted to find someone to succeed Charlie Kirk, who was killed at a public event in Utah last year.
- Wallnau co-wrote the 2013 book “Invading Babylon: The 7 Mountain Mandate,” which calls on Christians to gain influence in seven areas of society.
- Wallnau founded the Courage Tour, a faith-and-politics event that campaigned for Trump in swing states during the 2024 election; he has not repeated it this election cycle.
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