The year is 2020 and mainstream media journalists are surprised that Christians give offerings and tithes during church services.
That’s the state of the media after President Trump attended a service at the International Church of Las Vegas and put what appeared to be several $20 bills into a collection plate.
NBC News described the offering as a “cash donation.”
Reuters similarly reported the money was “a handful of $20 bills.”
The Hill also shared a video of Trump giving the money.
Watch the moment below:
President Trump puts a handful of $20 bills into a collection bucket as he attends a service at the International Church of Las Vegas https://t.co/9DXbcYo5b9 pic.twitter.com/jFT9En47vM
— Reuters (@Reuters) October 19, 2020
WATCH: President Trump gives money during services at the International Church of Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/ZJIKpHm2Sr
— The Hill (@thehill) October 18, 2020
The president reached into his pocket and made a cash donation during the portion of the service where the congregation is asked for tithing. pic.twitter.com/g7VP7Tjzkm
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) October 18, 2020
President Trump attended the church service alongside Hope Hicks and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, according to the Hill.
During the service, some of its leaders prophesized over the president and claimed that he would win his re-election campaign.
CNN adds:
During the service, Trump was seated near the front of the church alongside Hope Hicks.
At one point, the pastors were speaking directly to Trump, saying he is coming for a “second wind” and a re-filling of the Holy Spirit.
“There is an army, and we will take this to the end,” one of the pastors said.
"The Lord said to me I'm going to give our President a second win."
President Trump attends the International Church of Las Vegas service in Nevada with Hope Hicks and Kayleigh McEnany. They aren't wearing masks. pic.twitter.com/d9mFDJVplG
— The Hill (@thehill) October 18, 2020
Several people responded to the mainstream media’s infatuation and oddly-worded reporting of Trump’s offering:
Have… Have these people never actually been to church before…? https://t.co/AQrRxg9H7m
— Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen) October 19, 2020
That is indeed what people do at church. https://t.co/Ij7nkgbsB2
— Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles) October 19, 2020
It’s called giving an offering 😂🤣
A cash donation 😂🤣
Y’all need Jesus 🙏 https://t.co/Zvy1BmB6JD
— Brotha K (@KessenaO) October 19, 2020