The Battle for Evangelical Voters: Trump, Pence, and GOP Rivals

Despite tensions over restrictive abortion laws and Trump's awkward fit within the movement, the former president remains the main draw at evangelical conferences like the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual conference. Trump's lead in the GOP remains steady, and he is slated to headline Saturday night’s closing gala dinner. Most 2024 GOP candidates chose to ignore their Trump problem entirely, choosing instead to give conventional stump speeches with a bit of Bible flair. The anti-abortion movement remains a key component of the Christian political right, but there doesn't appear to be any massive, concerted push among those evangelicals to find a Trump alternative.