Responding to White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ CBN interview in which she claimed “God wanted Donald Trump to become president,” Rabbi Jack Moline, president of Interfaith Alliance, issued the following statement:

“Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ comment today that God ‘wanted Donald Trump to become president’ is a disturbing insertion of theology into public life. Regardless of one’s personal religious beliefs, using God’s call as a talking point for political gain should be considered out of bounds. The president serves the American people, not God, and to forget that is a disservice to both government and religion. The founders of this country knew firsthand the problems of a government ruled by a leader who claimed God’s ordination. That’s why they established clear boundaries between religion and government.”


Interfaith Alliance is a network of people of diverse faiths and beliefs from across the country working together to build a resilient democracy and fulfill America’s promise of religious freedom and civil rights not just for some, but for all. We mobilize powerful coalitions to challenge Christian nationalism and religious extremism, while fostering a better understanding of the healthy boundaries between religion and government. We advocate at all levels of government for an equitable and just America where the freedoms of belief and religious practice are protected, and where all persons are treated with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive. For more information visit interfaithalliance.org.