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In a recent CNN appearance, “The View” host and former GOP strategist Ana Navarro labeled President Joe Biden as the “most religious president” she can recall in her lifetime. Navarro’s comments came as she defended Biden against former President Donald Trump, who had previously claimed that Democrats are “against your religion.”

Navarro, addressing the host, stated, “It’s crazy for him to say Democrats are against religion at a time when we are led by Joe Biden, who, in my lifetime, is the most religious president I can recall. [Biden’s] not a Christian conservative. He’s an Irish Catholic church-going practicing Catholic.”

Navarro also criticized evangelical voters who continue to support Trump despite their calls for a stricter stance on abortion. She pointed out that many evangelicals had already reconciled their support for Trump back in 2016, even after he was caught boasting about sexual assault.

This discussion follows the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade. Trump has largely remained silent on the matter, recently stating that abortion is now a state issue and should be decided at the state level.

“My view is now that we have abortion where everybody wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both, and whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state,” Trump said. He emphasized his role in the Supreme Court ruling, acknowledging the varying degrees of abortion restrictions that states might impose and advocating for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother.

During his address at the Life & Liberty Forum, Trump urged Christian voters to back him in the 2024 election. He criticized Democrats, stating, “You just can’t vote Democrat. They’re against religion. They’re against your religion in particular.”

Navarro's comments sparked debate about the role of religion in politics and the contrasting approaches of Biden and Trump. While Trump positions himself as a defender of Christian values, Navarro’s portrayal of Biden as a devout, practicing Catholic challenges the narrative that Democrats are hostile to religion.

As the 2024 election approaches, the intersection of faith and politics continues to be a contentious issue, highlighting the diverse perspectives within the American electorate.

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