Evangelicals Explain Their Support for Trump: “I’m Voting for a Leader, Not a Pastor”

At the Road to the Majority conference in Washington, DC, conservative Christians explained why they continue to support President Trump despite his personal behavior. Many attendees expressed the belief that they are not voting for a pastor, but rather for a leader who can effectively govern the country. They acknowledged that everyone has broken the Ten Commandments at some point and emphasized the importance of looking at the bigger picture when it comes to choosing a political leader. This sentiment reflects a common perspective among evangelical voters who prioritize policy outcomes over personal morality when making their voting decisions.

Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi’s Death Sentence Overturned by Court

An Iranian court has overturned the death sentence of rapper Toomaj Salehi, according to his lawyer. Salehi, a 33-year-old musician, had been sentenced to death for 'corruption on Earth'. The decision to overturn the sentence comes amidst Iran's presidential election campaign, although it does not appear to be directly related to the ongoing public debates about the country's future direction, including discussions about women's rights to choose whether or not to wear the hijab. Salehi will now face a retrial.