The Christian right are Christian political factions characterized by their strong support of socially conservative and traditionalist policies. Christian conservatives seek to influence politics and
Jerry Falwell, whose founding of the "Moral Majority" was a key step in the formation of the "New Christian Right"
Demonstrators at the 2004 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The Roberts Court in 2020. This court oversaw the landmark United States Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization in 2022.
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spec
Christian right
…American politics became a dominant feature of U.S. conservatism from the late 1970s onwards. The Christian right gained powerful influence within the Republican Party during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. Its influence draws from grassroots activism as well as from focus on social issues and the ability…
Donald Trump, the 45th (2017–2021) and 47th (since 2025) president
An 1874 cartoon by Thomas Nast, featuring the first notable appearance of the Republican elephant
U.S. representative Thaddeus Stevens, considered a leader of the Radical Republicans, was a fierce opponent of slavery and discrimination against African Americans.
Ronald Reagan speaks in support of Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater during the 1964 presidential campaign.