Trump-backed congressional candidate supports Israel, says Antichrist will be Jewish (opens original article in a new tab)

A pro-Israel Oklahoma congressional candidate, backed by Trump, faces scrutiny over his controversial views on the Antichrist being Jewish and his connections to right-wing figures.

• Jackson Lahmeyer, a pro-Israel pastor with controversial views on the Antichrist being Jewish, is a leading candidate in Oklahoma's congressional primary.
• Lahmeyer has received endorsements from Trump and other GOP leaders, despite concerns from Jewish voters over his apocalyptic statements.
• His campaign emphasizes support for Israel through a Christian Zionist lens, while also facing scrutiny over his rhetoric and connections to right-wing figures.