Pastor Jamal Bryant – The Root

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Let this sink in. Trump recently told pastors and priests that if they speak against him, he will punish our churches. He will use the government to silence the pulpit.

By

Rev. Michael McBride,

Pastor Jamal Bryant,

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson,

Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain

Published

February 10, 2026

Rev. Michael McBride,

Pastor Jamal Bryant,

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson,

Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain