Staff Reports
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell shocked his congregation by endorsing Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. He declared Trump divinely protected after surviving an assassination attempt. Sewell leads 180 Church in Detroit and hosted Trump’s recent visit to Michigan.
He called Trump’s survival a “millimeter miracle,” crediting divine intervention. Sewell challenged skeptical Democrats to acknowledge God’s hand in preserving Trump. He argued this proved Trump’s purpose as America’s next leader.
The pastor highlighted Trump’s Detroit outreach, including a historic Black church visit. Sewell claimed this shows Trump’s genuine care for urban communities. He contrasted it with Democratic neglect of Black voters despite decades of loyalty.
Sewell dismissed claims that Black support for Trump is minimal. He urged congregations to recognize Trump’s unique resilience as supernatural favor. The endorsement stunned members expecting traditional Democratic alignment.
Critics accused Sewell of ignoring Trump’s divisive policies and rhetoric. But the pastor doubled down, calling Trump’s vision vital for America’s future. He framed Trump’s comeback as a biblical-scale redemption story.
This endorsement signals growing conservative outreach in urban pulpits. Sewell represents pastors rejecting partisan loyalty for perceived divine alignment. His message emphasizes spiritual discernment over political tradition.
The incident reflects deeper shifts in Black religious-political engagement. Faith leaders increasingly prioritize policy impacts over party affiliation. Sewell’s stance challenges Democratic strongholds in cities like Detroit.
His testimony may inspire other clergy to publicly back Trump. This could reshape faith-driven voting blocs in critical swing states. Sewell concluded by urging all Americans to recognize Trump’s destiny.
