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Analysis Of Decency For President, By Max Lucado
Christian best-selling author Max Lucado has finally broken his silence on politics and expressed his negative opinion on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign.
In a blog entry titled “Decency for President,” Max Lucado penned his condemnation for Donald Trump’s campaign practices and controversial comments. The Christian author said the billionaire’s behavior is unacceptable in the Oval Office, Charisma News reports.
“I don't know Mr. Trump. But I've been chagrined at his antics. He ridiculed a war hero. He made mockery of a reporter's menstrual cycle. He made fun of a disabled reporter,” said Lucado in his blog. “… These were not off-line, backstage, overheard, not-to-be-repeated comments. They were publicly and intentionally

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