Originally published at crisis magazine
It was a humbling experience getting to know some of the Amish voters who helped propel President-elect Donald Trump’s historic comeback victory. In a way, it was like feeling my mind and my heart grow larger inside me through no virtue of my own. I’ll never forget the gratitude I feel toward them; and I believe the Republican Party—and the whole nation—should never forget either.
On the surface, we have nothing in common. I come from a long line of soldiers. My grandfather was an infantryman in World War II. My father, my brother, and I also served in the infantry. My son fought in Syria and Iraq against ISIS. My youngest boys, still in school, are preparing to serve our country too. I put a high premium on military service; and, frankly, I consider it the duty of every Jones boy to enlist.
So that’s this Trump supporter’s background. What strange events could place me in the same room as Amish farmers and tradesmen in the lead-up to the 2024 election?
Orthodox. Faithful. Free.
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