WINNING THE HEARTS OF THE FAITHFUL
IT’S AN issue that matters to Trump supporters. Ivanka converted to Orthodox Judaism before marrying the Jewish Jared Kushner in 2009.
They follow a kosher diet and observe the Sabbath, spending time just with family from Friday night until sundown on Saturday.
However, it’s Melania who would get the Bible Belt vote.
Having grown up under an officially atheist regime, her childhood adherence is not known. At a presidential rally in Florida in February, she delighted supporters by unexpectedly saying ‘Let us pray’ and reciting the Lord’s Prayer.
This week, she laid flowers at the feet of a statue of the Virgin Mary and held rosary beads as the Pope blessed them. A spokesman confirmed Melania is Catholic.
First Lady of Faith? Melania. When it comes to winning the hearts and minds of the Trump faithful, her Catholicism may give her the edge.