By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-franklin-graham-speaks-at-2024-republican-national-convention Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Franklin Graham speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention Politics Jul 18, 2024 10:11 PM EDT Evangelist Franklin Graham followed former wrestling icon Hulk Hogan onto the stage, and he smiled at the contrast. “God spared his life,” Graham said of Trump. “And when we go through those experiences, it changes us.” Watch Graham’s remarks in the player above. Graham also made a rare allusion to Trump appointing the Supreme Court justices who provided the key votes to overturn Roe v. Wade, a politically touchy subject the convention has avoided. “When he told me and this country that what he was going to do was appoint conservative justices, he did,” Graham said of Trump. Graham also led a prayer for God’s guidance for the country and aid for Trump and running mate JD Vance. Graham added of Vance: “We’re thankful for his strong stand for defending life.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Evangelist Franklin Graham followed former wrestling icon Hulk Hogan onto the stage, and he smiled at the contrast. “God spared his life,” Graham said of Trump. “And when we go through those experiences, it changes us.” Watch Graham’s remarks in the player above. Graham also made a rare allusion to Trump appointing the Supreme Court justices who provided the key votes to overturn Roe v. Wade, a politically touchy subject the convention has avoided. “When he told me and this country that what he was going to do was appoint conservative justices, he did,” Graham said of Trump. Graham also led a prayer for God’s guidance for the country and aid for Trump and running mate JD Vance. Graham added of Vance: “We’re thankful for his strong stand for defending life.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now