The “End Times” Cult Agenda: How Religion Is Shaping Trump Politics
April 24, 2026
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as posted by the channelChristian nationalism, Trump apocalypse rhetoric, end times prophecy, Iran war escalation, far-right Christianity, authoritarian influence, cult psychology and MORE! Dr. Steven Hassan goes LIVE with Frederick Clarkson to expose the extremist belief systems shaping U.S. politics right now.
In this livestream, Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump and creator of the BITE Model, speaks with Frederick Clarkson, a senior research analyst at Political Research Associates and longtime investigative journalist who has spent decades analyzing the intersection of religion, politics, and authoritarian movements.
Together, they will break down the growing influence of far-right Christian nationalist movements, the role of apocalyptic “end times” mindsets in shaping political agendas, and how these beliefs intersect with rising right-wing authoritarianism, war narratives involving Iran, and the broader influence ecosystem surrounding Donald Trump.
Drawing from Clarkson’s recent reporting and decades of expertise, this conversation will examine how Christian extremist ideology can be used to manipulate the public, from mainstream political messaging to high-control cults that encourage obedience, fear, and urgency around “divine” political outcomes.
Together, they’ll explore critical questions, including:
- How Christian nationalism is influencing U.S. policy, elections, and public discourse
- What “end times” or apocalyptic theology actually does to people psychologically and how those emotions are being politicized
- Why some political actors frame war (including conflict with Iran) in religious or prophetic terms
- How these movements use fear, identity, and certainty to recruit and mobilize followers
- How media, churches, and political leaders reinforce or challenge these narratives
- What this means for democracy, pluralism, and separation of church and state
- How individuals can recognize "fake news" propaganda and resist other manipulative belief systems
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📅 Time: Thursday, April 24 at 2:00 PM Eastern | 11:00 AM Pacific
🔴 Live: Join us for this important conversation—we will be taking viewer questions in real time
#ChristianNationalism #EndTimes #Apocalypse #Trump #Iran #StevenHassan #FrederickClarkson #CultPsychology #InfluenceContinuum #UndueInfluence #Authoritarianism #ReligionAndPolitics #Propaganda #Disinformation #CurrentEvents #BITEModel
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