Christian nationalists were among the marauders of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Video footage and photos show members of the crowd waving crosses and other symbols of the Christian faith. But leaders of prominent Christian nationalist organizations have either downplayed the insurrection or expressed sympathy for those who took part, portraying them as patriots.

Many conservatives, especially those affiliated with the Religious Right, are living in their own little bubble of illusions, a place where facts dare not tread.

After the House of Representatives impeached Trump for inciting the riot, Franklin Graham issued a Facebook post blasting the 10 Republicans who voted for it. Graham went so far as to compare the 10 to Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus for a payoff.