Jerry Falwell, Jr.

Jerry Falwell, Jr.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Junior came to the quick defense of presidential candidate Donald Trump after Pope Francis said anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn’t Christian. Falwell appeared today on CNN, saying the statement will hurt the Pope more than Trump, and it is unlikely to affect informed voters:


Falwell says Jesus never intended to tell political leaders how to run a country and always stayed out of politics:


Falwell says voters should select candidates on issues, not those claiming to be the best Christian. He previously endorsed Trump’s presidential candidacy.