"Trump's Appeal to a New Breed of Evangelical Voter"

Despite declining church attendance among evangelical Christians, many still identify as such and support Donald Trump, viewing him as a defender of their values and a bulwark against the Democrats. Trump's embrace of Christianity as a cultural identity has resonated with non-churchgoing Christians, reshaping the political landscape in Iowa and beyond. This shift in evangelical identity has also affected how politicians appeal to these voters, with new causes and leaders emerging in the evangelical political landscape.