After immigrants and LGBTQ people, the U.S. administration is going after Lutheran groups; here's what Donald Trump and Elon Musk plan to do
Republicans are reportedly and increasingly targeting the religious groups that advocate for the marginalized communities specifically the immigrants. According to MSNBC, Tesla CEO Elon Musk quite recently made an announcement that a fictitious entity called the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ is eventually cutting off funding to Lutheran organizations following the unfounded accusations from renowned conspiracy theorist named Michael Flynn who made claims that these groups were using religion as a front for money laundering.
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MSNBC reported that the statements of Tesla CEO Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter) have actually raised severe concerns about the legitimacy of these actions as there is no evidence that his appointed individuals have the authority to withhold the federal funds.
This trend actually reflects a far broader pattern within the MAGA movement where Christian leaders who are ending up expressing compassion towards the immigrants are facing severe backlash. MSNBC asserted that Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde and US Vice President JD Vance have also been reportedly criticized for their calls for mercy towards the vulnerable populations.
Renowned Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the US also condemned the alleged funding cuts while putting an emphasis on her organization's commitment to aiding immigrants and standing in solidarity with other faith based communities under attack, noted MSNBC.
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