President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission moved decisively this week to remove a Christian member who attempted to hijack the commission's mission with anti-Zionist rhetoric, demonstrating the administration's unwavering commitment to our allies and religious freedom.
Carrie Prejean Boller, the former Miss California USA who lost her crown in 2009 for defending traditional marriage, was ousted from the commission after making inflammatory anti-Zionist comments during Monday's hearing. The chair of the commission announced Wednesday that Boller's removal was immediate and non-negotiable.
During the commission's fifth hearing, Boller repeatedly questioned whether anti-Zionism constitutes anti-Semitism and made statements that Catholics and other Christians shouldn't be forced to support Israel. Her comments represented a clear departure from the commission's purpose and the Trump administration's strong pro-Israel stance.
"There is no 'right to hijack' a commission dedicated to protecting religious liberty for all Americans," a source close to the commission told reporters.
This swift action demonstrates President Trump's commitment to maintaining focus on the real issues facing Christians and people of faith in America. The Religious Liberty Commission was established to combat actual religious persecution – like the targeting of Christian business owners, the silencing of pastors, and the assault on parental rights by woke school boards.
Boller's attempt to inject anti-Israel sentiment into discussions about religious freedom represents exactly the kind of divisive distraction that undermines legitimate concerns about religious liberty. While Americans face unprecedented attacks on their constitutional rights from the radical left, the last thing needed is manufactured controversy over America's strongest democratic ally in the Middle East.
The Trump administration's pro-Israel record speaks for itself – from moving the embassy to Jerusalem to brokering the historic Abraham Accords. Under President Trump's leadership, both American Christians AND our Jewish allies have found unprecedented support and protection.
Patriots should applaud this decisive leadership. When someone tries to hijack a vital mission with divisive rhetoric, swift action is the only appropriate response. The Religious Liberty Commission can now refocus on its critical work protecting the constitutional rights that built this great nation.