FALSE PROPHET

Mayra Flores

U.S. Representative, Texas

Representative Mayra Flores (R-TX) was recently elected to Congress in a special election in June 2022, and is now running against a popular incumbent whose district changed in redistricting. As documented in a Religion News Service article called “The particularly Pentecostal flavor of Mayra Flores’ Christian nationalism,” Flores’ pastor carried out a “Make America Godly Again” outreach effort on her campaign’s behalf.

Flores has called Biden “president in name only,” and has called for his impeachment. Her campaign slogan -- “God, family, country” -- espouses not just her faith but her governing priorities. Prior to her election, Flores tweeted using #QAnon, but claims she actually did it to express opposition and now chastises reporters who ask her about it. These tweets have since been deleted.

Flores’ Christian Nationalist Rhetoric

  • Tweeted after her June election: “I am an Ambassador of Christ and becoming a Congresswoman doesn’t change that. Our Country belongs to God not a political party. I am here to win souls for God. Hallelujah.”

  • Believes “pastors should be getting more involved in politics and in guiding their congressmen” because “our pastors know our people better than we do.”

  • Captioned a photo of herself at the center of a group prayer: “It’s time to elect GODLY people who reflect our morals and values according to the Word of God…Thank you Pastors for being involved in your civic duties.”

  • Has appeared on Christian nationalist movement leader and fellow False Prophet Steve Bannon’s show ‘War Room’

  • At an October 2022 RNC prayer breakfast, Flores said: “Do not allow this government to shame you for who you are. Do not allow this government to shame you for your Christian values. This nation is a Christian country. That is who we are.”

Flores’ Christian Nationalist Policy Positions