Franklin Graham Denounces Ad Featuring Father

Evangelicals for Harris has launched a $1 million ad campaign featuring archival footage of Rev. Billy Graham juxtaposed with comments made by former President Donald Trump, portraying him as morally unfit for leadership. The ads include Graham's warnings from a 1988 sermon about self-centeredness and greed, contrasting them with Trump's admissions of greed and controversial remarks. Franklin Graham, son of the late evangelist, criticized the campaign, stating it misrepresents his father's views and accused the group of lacking integrity, asserting that his father would not support Kamala Harris. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Evangelicals for Harris, threatening legal action for copyright infringement. In contrast, Jerushah Duford, Billy Graham's granddaughter, supports the Harris campaign, expressing disappointment in religious leaders endorsing Trump despite serious allegations against him. The division within the Graham family highlights differing perspectives on faith and politics as the 2024 election approaches.