Its no surprise. Evangelicals have been behind the politics of the right since the mid-80's when Falwell launched the Moral Majority. Part of the Evangelucal paradigm as I undetstand it and others have presented it here and elsewhere in the Public Forum includes the eminent coming, the "end of times".

Several things have to happen to prepare for the "coming". One of the items was the moving of the capital of Isreal to Jerusalem. That has been accomplished. The End of Time is preceeded by a time of great tribulation (enter the rise of right wing Nationalism worldwide and the global pandemic).

Exerpt: APRIL 7, 2020

Vast Majority of Pastors See Signs of End Times in Current Events

By Aaron Earls

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Almost 9 in 10 pastors see at least some current events matching those Jesus said would occur shortly before he returns to Earth, according to a new survey focused on Christian eschatology, or the study of end times.

A study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research of pastors at evangelical and historically black churches found 97% say they believe Jesus Christ will literally and personally return to Earth again.

“While Christians prepare to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, many pastors believe they see signs his return may be close,” said Scott McConnell, executive director LifeWay Research. “These sentiments were expressed in January before the prospect of a global pandemic became known.”

[lifewayresearch.com]