Evangelicals' Support for Trump and the Shift in Demographics

Evangelicals played a significant role in Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa Republican caucus, with 53% of white evangelical Christians voting for Trump. This represents a significant increase from the 20% support he had from evangelicals in 2016. The support from evangelicals can be attributed to their focus on power and authority rather than lifestyle and character. White conservative Christians began rallying around social issues as a response to progress for minority groups. The intense support for Trump among evangelicals is reminiscent of religious devotion and authoritarian figures.