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Trump-backed Oklahoma congressional candidate supports Israel, says the Antichrist will be Jewish

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  • Jackson Lahmeyer, a pro-Israel pastor endorsed by Donald Trump, is a leading candidate in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District primary.
  • Lahmeyer has frequently invoked "sharia law" and promotes a platform against its adoption in the U.S.
  • He has also preached that the Antichrist will be Jewish, a belief that has drawn criticism from some Jewish voters despite his pro-Israel stance.

Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor and founder of Pastors for Trump, is vying for the Republican nomination in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District, backed by an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Lahmeyer, who has built a national profile through his strong stance against "sharia law," is competing against nine other candidates in Tuesday's primary for the solidly Republican seat.

Ensuring That Sharia Law Never Takes Root In Our Nation.

— Jackson LahmeyerA key point from his campaign platform.

His campaign platform includes "Ensuring That Sharia Law Never Takes Root In Our Nation," a message that resonates with a segment of the conservative base. Lahmeyer has also faced recent allegations of marital infidelity, which he addressed on X, stating the matter was resolved privately with his wife, Kendra, through counsel and prayer.

The Antichrist will be a political leader of Jewish descent. That is how the Jews will worship him.

— Jackson LahmeyerStated during a church sermon on Oct. 8, 2024, regarding his interpretation of biblical prophecy.

Despite his pro-Israel rhetoric, Lahmeyer has also espoused controversial views regarding Jewish people. In an October 2024 sermon, he stated, "The Antichrist will be a political leader of Jewish descent. That is how the Jews will worship him," basing this claim on his interpretation of biblical prophecy. He further elaborated that the Antichrist would "speak great blasphemy" and disregard "the gods of his fathers."

This is not anti-Semitic AT ALL. The Christ is Jewish. Scripture indicates that the Antichrist will also be Jewish.

— Jackson LahmeyerHis response to a Jewish voter critical of his remarks about the Antichrist.

These remarks have sparked concern among some Jewish voters. One X user expressed dismay, writing, "I am appalled at this post. I’m Jewish. I supported your run for office at every turn. I have children and grandchildren. Antisemitism is at an all-time high. I’m scared for them. This is abhorrent." Lahmeyer responded by asserting his comments were not antisemitic, as "The Christ is Jewish. Scripture indicates that the Antichrist will also be Jewish."

Jackson, I am appalled at this post. I’m Jewish. I supported your run for office at every turn. I have children and grandchildren. Antisemitism is at an all-time high. I’m scared for them. This is abhorrent.

— X userA Jewish voter's reaction to Lahmeyer's comments about the Antichrist.
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