Pastor Lorenzo Sewell Delivers MLK-Inspired Benediction at Trump’s Second Inauguration
Reverend Lorenzo Sewell, a Detroit pastor and former Trump campaign ally, invoked Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in a prayer calling for unity and freedom.
- Reverend Lorenzo Sewell, pastor of 180 Church in Detroit, delivered a passionate benediction at Donald Trump's second inauguration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Sewell incorporated themes from King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, calling for freedom, unity, and a nation judged by character rather than race.
- The pastor referred to a 'millimeter miracle' that saved Trump from an assassination attempt during his 2024 campaign, expressing gratitude for his presidency.
- Sewell, a former drug dealer turned pastor, has been a vocal supporter of Trump, hosting him at church events and speaking at the Republican National Convention.
- The benediction drew praise from conservative supporters but also criticism from some civil rights leaders who questioned the alignment of King's legacy with Trump’s policies.
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