“God Has Raised Him Up”: Rev. Franklin Graham Delivers Fiery Address at Donald Trump’s Second Presidential Inauguration
In an extraordinary and history-making moment at the United States Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Rev. Franklin Graham delivered an impassioned address that electrified the crowd during the indoor swearing-in ceremony of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
Amid an atmosphere thick with anticipation and patriotic fervor, Graham stood boldly, invoking God’s divine intervention in Trump’s life and presidency. His words, laced with unwavering faith and a call to national renewal, left attendees stunned and inspired.
“Mr. President, over the last four years, I’m sure there were times when you thought it was pretty dark,” Graham began, his voice resonating through the grand Rotunda. “But look at what God has done. We praise Him and give Him glory.”
Rev. Graham’s speech quickly pivoted into a fervent prayer, filled with powerful biblical imagery and profound declarations of faith. With Trump standing solemnly beside Vice President J.D. Vance, Graham implored divine favor over the President’s second term, referencing Trump’s remarkable political and personal journey.
“Father, when Donald Trump’s enemies thought he was down and out, You and You alone saved his life and raised him up with strength and power by Your mighty hand,” Graham declared, his tone rising with conviction.
The reference to Trump’s narrow escape from an alleged assassination attempt last year drew hushed murmurs and a palpable sense of awe from the audience. Graham continued with a heartfelt petition:
“We pray for President Trump, that You will watch over, protect, guide, and empower him—give him wisdom from Your throne on high. We ask that You would bless him and bless our nation through him.”
As the nation watched, Graham’s call for unity and divine intervention reached its crescendo with a striking biblical comparison. He invoked the imagery of Aaron holding up Moses’ arms during a critical battle, likening Vice President J.D. Vance’s role to that of a divine supporter for the President.
“Bless Vice President Vance, Lord, and let him stand beside President Trump to hold up his arms like Aaron held up the arms of Moses in the midst of battle,” Graham prayed passionately.
In his inaugural address following the prayer, President Trump, now donning the title of “comeback President,” made his own fiery declarations. Reflecting on the challenges he faced during his first term and the harrowing attempt on his life, Trump proclaimed, “I was saved by God to make America great again.”
The 47th President’s words were met with roaring applause from the crowd, many of whom had waited years for this moment of redemption. Trump’s message of divine purpose and resilience, coupled with Graham’s spiritual invocation, painted a portrait of a presidency centered on faith, perseverance, and a renewed mission to lead America into what his supporters called a “new era of greatness.”
The ceremony marked a pivotal chapter in American history, with the Capitol Rotunda serving as a symbolic backdrop for Trump’s unprecedented return to power. For Rev. Franklin Graham, it was not just a political event but a testament to what he called “God’s sovereignty in the affairs of men.”
“Donald Trump’s rise is nothing short of a modern-day miracle,” Graham said in his closing remarks. “This is a reminder to America and the world that God is still on the throne.”
As the nation looks ahead to President Trump’s second term, one thing is clear: faith and resilience will remain defining pillars of his leadership. For millions watching around the globe, the ceremony was more than a political event—it was a moment of spiritual reckoning.
