Jonathan Zimmerman
University of Pennsylvania
“When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the opportunity to face his accusers. During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus than Democrats afforded this president in this process.”
—Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), during the House floor debate yesterday over President Trump’s impeachment
—Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), during the House floor debate yesterday over President Trump’s impeachment
“Jesus wept for Jerusalem. Donald Trump wept for himself. How would you like to be crucified by Nancy Pelosi?”—Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
“This is like the Last Supper, except ours was catered by Wolfgang Puck.”—Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA)
“Judas betrayed Jesus. Justin Amash betrayed President Trump. They’re both human scum!”—Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)
“Peter denied Jesus three times. CNN denies President Trump three times a day.”—Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA)
“Jesus received 39 lashes. President Trump received 39 lawsuits. And that was just over the Emoluments Clause!”—Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)
“Jesus had to carry his own cross. President Trump carries his own golf bag. Sometimes.”—Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)
“Jesus wore a crown of thorns. President Trump wears a Trump National Doral Miami hat.”—Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
“The Roman soldiers mocked Jesus. Stephen Colbert mocks President Trump.”—Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.’ President Trump said, ‘I will NEVER forgive THE RADICAL-LEFT DEMOCRATS! They know EXACTLY what they are DOING!!!’”—Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA)
“Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ President Trump said, ‘SEE YOU IN 2020, YOU PATHETIC LOSERS!’”— Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
“Jesus rolled the stone from his tomb. President Trump got rolled by Shifty Adam Schiff!”— Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC)
“Jesus said, ‘I am the Resurrection and the life.’ President Trump said, ‘I am the Chosen One.’ And he’s really good at golf.'”–Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Jonathan Zimmerman teaches education and history at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of “The Amateur Hour: A History of College Teaching in America,” which will be published next year by Johns Hopkins University Press.