Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk said that Jesus received a fairer trial than President Donald Trump, who is likely to face a trial in the Senate after a House vote on ImpeachmentDay charges
WASHINGTON - Two U.S. Republican lawmakers on Wednesday opposed the impeachment of President Donald Trump with remarks that alluded to the Biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, causing the phrase “Trump to Jesus” to trend on Twitter.
Pilate was the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion in the New Testament of the Bible. Loudermilk represents a solidly Republican district in the Atlanta area. A Baptist, he authored the book “And Then They Prayed,” featuring stories of historical American figures at prayer.
Loudermilk is not the only Republican to draw a vivid historical analogy during the impeachment process.
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