In the chapel at Mount Carmel, the longtime home of the Branch Davidian sect outside Waco, Texas, the pastor preaches about the coming apocalypse, as David Koresh, the sect’s doomed charismatic leader, did three decades ago. But the prophecies offered by the pastor, Charles Pace, are different from Koresh’s. For one thing, they involve Donald Trump. “Donald Trump is the anointed of God,” Pace said in an interview. “He is the battering ram that God is using to bring down the Deep State of Babylon
A Trump campaign flah flies at Mount Carmel near Waco, Texas, the site of the former compound of the Branch Davidian sect, on Thursday, March 24, 2023.
The date falls in the middle of the 30th anniversary of the weekslong standoff involving federal agents and followers of Koresh that left 82 Branch Davidians and four agents dead at Mount Carmel, the group’s compound east of the city. Alex Jones, the conspiracy-theorist broadcaster who helped draw crowds of Trump loyalists to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, rose to prominence promoting wild claims about the Waco standoff. Roger Stone, the longtime Trump associate and former campaign adviser, dedicated his 2015 book, “The Clintons’ War on Women,” to the Branch Davidians who died at Mount Carmel.
In a speech at the Conservative Political Action Coalition conference this month, he described the 2024 presidential election as “the final battle” and vowed “retribution.
Parnell McNamara, the sheriff of McLennan County, home to Waco, said he did not believe there were security concerns beyond the ordinary preparations for a presidential campaign rally. The Branch Davidians mostly eschewed politics. But the siege was overseen by the administration of a Democratic president and set off by an investigation of a Christian sect over a weapons charge, at a time when the National Rifle Association had begun stoking fears about the federal government seizing Americans’ guns, factors that help make it a cause on the right.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Donald Trump's Waco rally faces plot by Mary Trump to sabotage attendanceThe niece of the ex-president encouraged her Twitter followers to reserve tickets for his coming rally to 'make sure most of the seats are empty' on Saturday.
Leer más »
At Trump Waco rally, Matt Gaetz shames Ted Cruz for stalling on Trump endorsementRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a particularly loyal Trump backer in Congress, also spoke – she’s been in Texas several times over the past few years.
Leer más »
Trump Waco rally: Ted Cruz cashes in on Trump arrest prospectsRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a particularly loyal Trump backer in Congress, also spoke – she’s been in Texas several times over the past few years.
Leer más »
Trump Waco rally: Trump touts Texas endorsements as Ted Cruz is shamed for stallingShortly before he's scheduled to speak, Trump rolled out a list of elected officials who are supporting his 2024 campaign and serving on his “Elected Leadership Team.” Live updates from Trump's Waco rally:
Leer más »
Trump Waco rally: Trump still popular with Texas GOP, but fewer want him to run againTrump’s plane had yet to land in Waco as of 5:30 p.m., 30 minutes after he was initially scheduled to speak at his rally. He is expected to arrive shortly, though it's unclear when he'll take the stage. Trump Waco rally live updates here:
Leer más »
Texas newspaper slams Trump ahead of Waco rallyThe Houston Chronicle pointed out the symbolism of Trump hosting one of his first major rallies during the 30th anniversary of the Waco siege.
Leer más »