At the International Church of Las Vegas, where Trump is attending this morning, a worship band is singing while flag-wavers twirl American flags emblazoned with the Statue of Liberty. (Technically, a violation of the U.S. flag code)

No one onstage I can see is wearing masks.
Pastor Marc Goulet says, "I don& #39;t care what anyone says—I love my president."

Later his wife, Pastor Denise Goulet, recounts a story of Trump asking her during his last visit to the church if she enjoys what she does.

Then they shout at the POTUS that he& #39;s "doing a great job!"
Pastor Marc Goulet reads a list of things he wants to thank the president for.

Among them:

° Johnson amendment EO
° Giving "a voice to the unborn"
° Moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
° Choosing judges who "stand for conservative and Judeo-Christian values"
Also:

° "Helped make the USA become energy independent"(?)
° Supporting "school choice"
° "Bringing peace to the Middle East"
° "Bringing jobs back to America"
° Annnd coming to his church 3 times.
Goulet recounts his experience of leaving Trump& #39;s RNC acceptance speech at the White House.

Says he walked out and there as "a riot."

Note: Another evangelical at that event, Eric Metaxas, WAS filmed encountering an angry protester. He punched the protester in the face.
In a statement whose exact theological meaning is unclear, Goulet says that when "I appeal to the King, I appeal for him" — and then points at Trump.

It& #39;s hard to hear in this recording, but the crowd shouts in response for several seconds, Goulet urging them on.
Also relevant: https://twitter.com/eschor/status/1317877382800461826">https://twitter.com/eschor/st...
Goulet closes out sermon asking the attendees to pray over Trump, his family.

Says he sees Trump with the Statue of Liberty, and says he& #39;ll fast once a week (for Trump) until the election and through Nov.

Congregation shouts Jesus over Trump as Goulet shouts "we back you 100%!"
As the sermon ends, the pastor hands Trump a book he wrote, then hands the president the mic.

Trump, encourages people to vote, saying there is "a group on the other side that doesn& #39;t agree with us."

Goulet laughs, then pumps his fist in response.
Goulet closes out the service by using Trump& #39;s presence as a metaphor for evangelism.

"We said yes to the president coming, will you say yes to Jesus?"
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