‘MAGA said they were pro-religion’: Trump supporters’ beliefs questioned as ICE targets Chicago priest
Throughout his presidential campaign and after his win, Donald Trump has maintained a very pro-religion, pro-Christian and pro white American stance. However, two of those positions are now under question as the US president continues his relentless efforts at bringing the country’s population under his control, even if that entails the use of force.
In recent times, Donald Trump’s efforts at cracking down on the immigrant population in the US have been met with severe criticism, with victim groups and others siding with them pushing back through protests. Sometimes these demonstrations take a violent turn with the aggressors, in this case, ICE agents deployed by Trump, using physical force or firearms. There are several videos available online that show the representatives of the government body using pellets and pepper balls to target protesting individuals.
Recently, a video has been going around on social media that has enraged people, including a few Republican supporters. The clip in question is of Reverend David Black, who stood in front of an ICE facility in Chicago and chanted prayers. The disturbing recording sees him opening his arms to chant a prayer as ICE agents standing on top of a building continue to fire at him with pepper balls. He took several shots in and around his face, including a few on his head, which eventually knocked him down. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where he suffered severe respiratory issues.
Black, speaking on the incident during an interview, spoke about his motivation and intention for being at the location on that day. He said:
“I invited them to repentance. I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”
As noted earlier, the incident drew significant criticism from the masses. People on social media platforms, especially X, tore Trump and the MAGAs apart for attacking a reverend. One person wrote:
“Remember when MAGA said they were pro-religion?”
Others also hopped into the conversation and demanded answers from Trump and his administration for attacking religious servants.
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