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| President Trump - the masked puppet |
His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was
in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. [Ps
55:21]
For such persons do not serve our Lord
Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive
the hearts of the naïve. [Rom 16:18]
My opinion is that President Trump is a player and a deceiver.
One opinion out of over eight billion is barely going to be noticed. I have
prayed for Trump in the past, but his fruit does not seem to ripe.
Yet, Trump seems the type who would live this life exactly
as he pleases, then repent on his death bed, if given the opportunity. Yet NONE
of us, self included, can judge any person’s salvation. We are instructed to
know them by their fruit. Selah.
Many people believe
he is being used by God to ‘save America’ and get it back on its feet
again. God also uses unrighteous or wicked people to carry out His judgments as
well.
The same man who promised to bring all wars to an end (but
has not yet done so) is now promising to “issue a $5,000 dividend check
to millions of Americans because of the economic prosperity the country will
experience.”
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| click any picture to enlarge Empty promise one |
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| Empty promise two |
Trump also explained: “Very much like a successful
company will do a cash distribution to its shareholders.”
I am not American, and I am not a prophet, but some who are
Christians and some who are called prophets cannot discern that Trump is
playing every card (like Constantine) to win favour in both the secular and
spiritual sectors.
Adonai, the true living God, often allowed certain people to
rise up, only to have them carry out His judgments. Do folks remember that
during his campaigning, Trump had “jokingly” stated that he wanted to be a “dictator
just for one day”? Lord willing, next article may expound on that.
President Donald Trump must be shaking in his boots [not noticeably, of course] to gloss over vote-buying as an 'incentive'. He must silently lack confidence that his supporters are enough to win him the election legally. From my perspective, vote-buying as an incentive is a form of semantic deception.
The Masked Deception
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| Truth is mocked as the deceiver flies half-masked |
The masked deceiver mocks truth by flying half-masked - [half-mast] to signal the mourning, respect and remembrance of truth. (Yes, it is a play on words to drive home the point that deception (Satan) mocks, but God is not mocked.)
The wicked plot against the just, and gnash upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for He sees that his day is coming. [Ps 37:12-13]
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows that shall he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. [Gal 6:8]
Trump claims to be a Christian, yet we are told we will know them by their fruit. People insist he is a Cyrus or a Jehu. I plan (Lord willing) to do a wee article on that (hmm, as hard as I try, I am not known so much for 'wee' articles, but one never knows).
Is this 'incentive' not a bribe? Is it not offering a cash payment in 'exchange' for a vote? Using the term 'incentive' makes the action sound like a reward or like a normal workplace bonus, which sways far from the illegal and corrupt act that it is.
It turns out that I am wrong. Theconversation.com wrote: "Trump's offer seems to run afoul of federal laws, which make it a crime to pay for votes. After Trump's speech, political commentator Sam Stein posted on X: "trump [sic] openly bribing people to vote for republicans. $5k per person if republicans hold the house and the senate?" [sic]"
(The above is [sic] - Latin for 'thus' or 'so', meaning it is placed inside brackets in a quote to show that an error in the original text was copied on purpose.)
Who Could Use $5,000?
Trump offers five thousand reasons
to vote for him in November
In July 2026, a Wisconsin Elections Commission found enough evidence to refer citizen complaints about Elon Musk's behaviour (offering $1 million to people who voted in the Supreme Court election) to a district attorney, "which can choose", as the AP [Associated Press] notes, "to bring criminal charges over violating the state law against election bribery."
The news article goes on to explain that because state and federal laws differ, [a state prosecutor] cannot extrapolate from the Wisconsin decision to Trump's $5,000 promise. The same now holds true in Trump's case. Very clever, these politicians, hey?
Giving or offering money, gifts, or services to influence how someone votes is legally classified as vote-buying or electoral bribery. Politicians have counsellors who know the 'ins and outs' of the law.
According to the law (paraphrased), by avoiding the correct legal or political term (vote-buying), the speaker attempts to manipulate how the offer is perceived, hiding the corrupt nature of the exchange. The intention is to mislead.
One article published: In political communication, this is known as a euphemism, using a soft word to mask a harsh or dishonest reality so that the public does not react negatively.
Even when it comes to mail-in votes, Trump tried to halt them, stating the 2020 election was 'stolen' as a result. The Supreme Court stopped Trump from having his way, and mail-in voting will continue. There was mention of barcodes and other safety or security features, but they will be announced in due season.
Something to Consider
To offer every adult American a $5,000 (£3,700) dividend or payout is an incredible promise. In fact, it is staggering. For a country that is already trillions in debt, paying off Americans who voted so that the Republicans win both chambers of Congress (November elections) would cost the US government over a TRILLION dollars!
JD Vance, Vice President, connected the money raised from US tariffs on imported goods with the plan to pay Americans. When I called it an "empty promise", I had not realized that the Democrats had labelled the plan as such. It is a logical conclusion, given Trump's record of failures in fulfilling all of his promises.
Trump also promised to bring peace -- to put an end to war. There are other failed vows that Trump made that failed to come to fruition - health care, a cap on credit card interest, an end to wars - and more.
We were not meant to stop using our ability for critical thinking. These are all things to consider...and then take your concerns to the Lord. He will not fail you. He will speak in wisdom and truth.
Casting all your care upon Him [Jesus]; for He cares for you. [1Pet 5:7]
Better it is that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay. [Ecc5:5]
For in the multitude of dreams and many words, there are also various vanities: but fear God. [vs 7]
As the leader of a country, and especially if Trump claims to put God first, then every vow he makes, he makes 'first' to God. All of us who claim to live for Adonai need to tread carefully...and respectfully, honourably, and truthfully, to the glory of God, through His beloved Son Jesus Christ.
He died upon a rugged cross willingly for us, shed His precious blood; was taken down from the cross and buried in the cold ground. Yet, hallelujah! On the third day, the Messiah (our Christ Jesus/Yeshua) rose again, witnessed by hundreds for 40 days before He ascended into heaven.
He is soon returning. Do you hear the horses' hooves? Do you feel the heat of the coming fire? Americans, I pray you consider carefully. The money would be soon spent with little to show for it. Needless to say, do you trust that Trump has America's best interests at heart, or his own interests?
For His glory alone
Bonita dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com
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