Donald Trump: Pontifex Minimus of the Civil Religion of the Big Lie

The American president is the pontifex maximus of the American Civil Religion (ACR). While each U.S. president has their own ‘take’ on ACR, they all endorse democratic values and serve as national pastors. All until Donald J. Trump. This article argues that Donald Trump is the first pontifex minimus...

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Main Author: Weinstein, Aaron Q. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2023
In: Politics, religion & ideology
Year: 2023, Volume: 24, Issue: 4, Pages: 503-520
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