UMVA has learned that a Democratic candidate for New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District has made a shocking admission about her strained relationship with her faith community.
Rebecca Bennett revealed that she stopped attending church services after President Trump was elected, citing an inability to sit among people who voted for him. This candid confession has raised questions about her priorities and commitment to her faith.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Bennett made these comments at a campaign event in February, where she was asked about her use of patriotic language. Her response was laced with virtue-signaling and a hint of bravado.
Bennett claimed that she grew up in the Presbyterian Church but felt unwelcome after Trump's election. She said she couldn't bear to be in a room full of people who supported the president, and ultimately decided that they didn't get to define what Christianity looked like.
This stance has sparked concerns about Bennett's willingness to engage with people who hold different views, particularly in a district where Trump narrowly won in 2024. Her campaign seems to prioritize scoring political points over building bridges with her constituents.
Bennett's opponent, incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., won his last election by a narrow 5-point margin. It's unclear whether Bennett's comments will help or hurt her chances in the upcoming election.
Notably, Bennett has not indicated any intention of avoiding public gatherings, such as grocery stores or sporting events, which are likely to include Trump voters. Her selective boycott of church services has raised eyebrows among observers.
