Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

sheshe2

(95,277 posts)
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:11 PM Nov 15

Trump cites the Bible on "vulnerable children," sparks uproar

This week, Donald Trump sparked a wave of criticism this week after using a Bible reference to discuss “vulnerable children,” prompting widespread disbelief online and renewed scrutiny of his rhetoric around abuse and exploitation.

During a recent appearance, Trump pivoted to a biblical framing while addressing criticism of how his administration has historically handled migrant children, saying he was guided by Scripture and a desire to “protect the most vulnerable.” But the comment set off an immediate backlash, especially following renewed public attention on the Jeffrey Epstein documents and Trump’s past associations with the financier.

A clip circulating on social media, shared widely on X and TikTok, captured Trump saying, “The Bible tells us to care for the most vulnerable children.” The internet quickly seized on the moment, with users pointing out the dissonance between the biblical appeal and Trump’s record on family separation, detention conditions and other policies that directly harmed minors.

snip

BuzzFeed noted that the reaction across platforms was remarkably unified: thousands of commenters responded with variations of the same sentiment. Many users highlighted Trump’s close proximity to figures now tied to abuse scandals, while others accused him of leveraging religious language to sanitize policies that caused significant harm. One viral reply read simply: “The Bible? Now?”


Read More: https://www.salon.com/2025/11/15/trump-cites-the-bible-on-vulnerable-children-sparks-uproar/

OH, FFS!
29 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump cites the Bible on "vulnerable children," sparks uproar (Original Post) sheshe2 Nov 15 OP
STFU.................. Lovie777 Nov 15 #1
You are correct, Lovie. sheshe2 Nov 15 #5
What did trump do to his own little daughter? Pictures show him groping and fondling her inappropriately Trueblue1968 Nov 15 #22
His only religion is COL Mustard Nov 15 #23
I bet Stephen Miller came up with that Goebbels Cha Nov 15 #2
You nailed it right here, Cha! sheshe2 Nov 15 #4
One of the most Despicable Shit Storms Cha Nov 15 #9
Only Scripture he knows is "An eye for an eye" KS Toronado Nov 15 #15
Yeah, the Old Testament version -- he never heard of "turn the other cheek." (nt) William Seger Nov 15 #26
"Fascism will come to America Wrapped in the flag and thumping the Bible." B.See Nov 15 #12
Yes, in 2017 And Spread Cha Nov 15 #16
Another reason why we can't have a vote on the Epstein files on Tuesday Jersey Devil Nov 15 #3
I truly hope that hell exists sheshe2 Nov 15 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author TomSlick Nov 15 #27
I keep thinking he will be struck by lightening, brer cat Nov 15 #7
Gurl, I am with you on this. sheshe2 Nov 15 #8
"Fuck them kids" dalton99a Nov 15 #10
He meant white. He meant under 8. leftstreet Nov 15 #11
Well, maybe under 7. When they start to qualify they will always screw the lessers. erronis Nov 15 #14
This isn't from the orange asshole Javaman Nov 15 #13
What's so difficult about durablend Nov 15 #17
That asshole separated children from their parents RainCaster Nov 15 #18
Could he be any more obtuse? llmart Nov 15 #19
Finally a topic he knows a lot about. twodogsbarking Nov 15 #20
Shakespeare bmichaelh Nov 15 #21
I wanna know if he was able to say that without cracking a grin... Fil1957 Nov 15 #24
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose Wicked Blue Nov 15 #25
Jesus Loves The Liddle Children? czarjak Nov 15 #28
Children are the chief victims of his greed, arrogance and cruelty. usonian Nov 15 #29

Trueblue1968

(19,005 posts)
22. What did trump do to his own little daughter? Pictures show him groping and fondling her inappropriately
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 06:25 PM
Nov 15

I bet he even committed the ultimate sexual perversion ... Raping her through her girlhood.

Cha

(316,184 posts)
2. I bet Stephen Miller came up with that Goebbels
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:25 PM
Nov 15

Shit.

Glad the "internet" was On the Case... Americans with a brain are Not fucking stupid as Neo Nazis would want.

Oh and it's been said that.. Fascism will come to America Wrapped in the flag and thumping the Bible.

sheshe2

(95,277 posts)
4. You nailed it right here, Cha!
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:34 PM
Nov 15
Fascism will come to America Wrapped in the flag and thumping the Bible.


Trump cites the Bible on “vulnerable children,” sparks uproar #Salon

#TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2025-11-15T18:02:05.000Z


Cha

(316,184 posts)
9. One of the most Despicable Shit Storms
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:09 PM
Nov 15

imaginable... All that he and his Neo Nazis are Doing To Children.. and Nothing For Children.. and then bringing out a Bible Verse. And, that GD Sleaze ball wife of his.

And, This Sure as Hell doesn't Distract from Traitor Raping Young Vulnerable Girls.. it Only Brings More Attention to It.

Gavin Newsom
@GavinNewsom
You literally fought in court to strip families of food assistance.

Well this "Bible" stunt by the Neo Nazis Did have a Galvanizing Effect for People to Unite and bring out All of the Fact of What Traitor does to Seriously Harm Children.

Salon coves it well... Mahalo, she

B.See

(7,546 posts)
12. "Fascism will come to America Wrapped in the flag and thumping the Bible."
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:16 PM
Nov 15

And so it HAS.

Jersey Devil

(10,714 posts)
3. Another reason why we can't have a vote on the Epstein files on Tuesday
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:29 PM
Nov 15

Last edited Sat Nov 15, 2025, 07:03 PM - Edit history (1)

It would jeopardize the ongoing investigation and endanger vulnerable children. After all, Trump is the protector of children and we can't allow anything to happen which could be detrimental to their welfare.

Response to Jersey Devil (Reply #3)

brer cat

(27,291 posts)
7. I keep thinking he will be struck by lightening,
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 04:48 PM
Nov 15

but not yet. I haven't given up hope though.

leftstreet

(38,639 posts)
11. He meant white. He meant under 8.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:14 PM
Nov 15

Immigration? A brown skinned person doesn't count

Sexual assault? 13 yr old girls are women.

His megaloons already understand this

Javaman

(64,989 posts)
13. This isn't from the orange asshole
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:17 PM
Nov 15

He knows nothing of the Bible

This is from one of his sycophants, probably miller

RainCaster

(13,352 posts)
18. That asshole separated children from their parents
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:36 PM
Nov 15

And made sure that the records would be destroyed so that they could never be reunited. How does that fit in with the scripture he quotes?

llmart

(17,219 posts)
19. Could he be any more obtuse?
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 05:48 PM
Nov 15

Does he really believe that him quoting the bible will convince us he's a religious man?

I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

twodogsbarking

(17,260 posts)
20. Finally a topic he knows a lot about.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 06:09 PM
Nov 15

He may know more about "vulnerable children" moe than anyone.

bmichaelh

(1,064 posts)
21. Shakespeare
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 06:16 PM
Nov 15

GLOUCESTER
Name not religion, for thou lov'st the flesh,
And ne'er throughout the year to church thou goes
Except it be to pray against thy foes.
--Shakespeare, 1 Henry VI 1.1.41-43

THESEUS
One sees more devils than vast hell can hold.
--Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream 5.1.9

Wicked Blue

(8,398 posts)
25. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 06:50 PM
Nov 15

“The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek, A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!”
— William Shakespeare

usonian

(22,945 posts)
29. Children are the chief victims of his greed, arrogance and cruelty.
Sat Nov 15, 2025, 07:34 PM
Nov 15

How many have been separated from their parents, and died in Gestapo custody?

I so wish .....





Give him a shock collar controlled by little kids with game controllers.


Look at the man jump all around!
I could do this all day and never stop!

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Trump cites the Bible on ...