The Rev. Franklin Graham, the North Carolina-based president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse as well as of The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, told Fox News Digital on Friday evening that he appreciates how President Donald Trump came to the Tar Heel State on Friday to visit with, and spend some time with, hurricane survivors.
”To have the president come today and shake their hands, talk to them and see their homes that had been destroyed — I can’t begin to tell you what that meant to these people,” said Graham, sharing thoughts exclusively with Fox News Digital on Friday evening.
“They were so grateful to see the president of the United States show up for them like this. It gave people hope.”
Graham, a son of Rev. Billy Graham, shared his thoughts about praying at the inauguration on Jan. 20 as well.
“It was a privilege and honor to be asked to pray at the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump,” he said.
“I’m always thankful for the opportunity to point people to the Lord Jesus Christ. God brought President Trump through some dark days.
“He brought him out [to] the other side, and reached down and saved his life.”
“I want to continue to encourage people across this country to lift the president up in prayer.”
Said Graham, “President Trump said God put him in office for a reason — and I believe that, too.
“I want to continue to encourage people across this country to lift the president up in prayer and ask God to direct his steps, protect him and give him wisdom.”
Two North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm shared a single phrase from President Trump that stuck with them during his Friday visit to hurricane-impacted areas.
Audrey Conklin of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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