Pete Hegseth’s spiritual adviser longs for a day when Latter-day Saints can’t hold office or possibly even vote

So where do Latter-day Saints fit in Doug Wilson’s vision for a Christian America? Well, they don’t.

(Rod Lamkey, Jr. | AP) Pastor Doug Wilson, shown in 2025, says in his "ideal" world all officeholders would be orthodox Christians. To him, that would leave out Latter-day Saints.

Pete Hegseth’s spiritual adviser longs for a day when Latter-day Saints can’t hold office or possibly even vote

So where do Latter-day Saints fit in Doug Wilson’s vision for a Christian America? Well, they don’t.

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