Karen Whitsett, a Democrat serving in the Michigan House, says she will not seek reelection and plans to step away from politics because of her Christian convictions.
Whitsett, who represents part of Detroit, said she can no longer reconcile the Democratic Party platform with her faith in Jesus Christ.
“For me, it is impossible to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ while remaining a member of the Democratic Party as it exists today. I cannot reconcile that platform with Scripture,” she said, pointing to issues such as abortion and debates surrounding gender and marriage.
Whitsett also spoke candidly about her personal spiritual journey.
“I have compromised my relationship with Jesus for too long, and I’m grateful God did not give up on me. He gave me time to repent, turn, and be fully devoted to Him.”
She made clear that her decision is not strategic but spiritual.
“I will not be seeking re-election for this office, and I will not be running for any office ever again. This is not a political calculation — it’s a spiritual decision.”
Whitsett said she and her husband attend Lionheart Church online from Michigan and that the ministry has played an important role in strengthening their walk with Christ.
“My husband and I attend Lionheart Church online from Michigan — Lionheart Church is based in Austell, Georgia — and that ministry has helped shape our walk with Jesus Christ,” Whitsett told WDIV.
After receiving criticism for her announcement, Whitsett said her focus remains on obedience to God rather than public opinion.
“Those who understand, understand. Those who don’t, don’t. At the end of the day, every knee shall bow, and every tongue will confess. My responsibility is to stand in truth and walk in obedience — not to win approval.”
She concluded by explaining what ultimately guided her decision.
“I don’t need to justify my convictions. I answer to God first.”
🚨Nothing—NOTHING—will stop me from voting Republican.
I don’t care about the “woke right” or their petty drama.
This isn’t about feelings. It’s about saving our country from pure evil.🚨
The Left wants:
- Communism in America
- Pastors arrested for refusing LGBTQ pronouns
- Our guns confiscated
- Borders wide open to millions of illegals
- Police defunded and removed
- Supreme Court packed
- Abortion on demand nationwide again
- Universal healthcare for everyone—including illegals—that will BANKRUPT us
We can’t let nutjobs, small gripes, or infighting divide us now.
Charlie Kirk and Trump built the greatest political coalition this nation has ever seen. Young people, working families, patriots from every background—united to fight for freedom.
This fight is TOO IMPORTANT. Stay locked in. No distractions. No excuses.
Vote Republican. Fight like hell. Save America.
Who’s with me? 🇺🇸🔥 #MAGA #NoCompromise #AmericaFirst
Now THIS is how you kick off a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services:
"Men are men. Men can never become women. Women are women. Women can never become men. Children are innocent and they need our protection."
@SenFettermanPA Senator Fetterman said leftists were wishing death threats or another stroke upon him after he voted with Republicans to re-open the government and then he falls and hits his face the next day. That is one crazy coincidence.
🚨 WOW! JD Vance says Chuck Schumer likely ended his entire CAREER with his shutdown
He took a MASSIVE loss this week, and reports are already coming out that he won’t be running in 2028.
“Chuck Schumer, this probably ended his career, and he was the person who was fighting more than anybody to keep the government shut down.”
@SenFettermanPA I may be in a different political party but I have a lot of respect for you, Sir. Standing up for what you believe in & voting in a way that you feel is right even when your entire party kept voting for a shut down. Very few people would do that. Thank you! 🇺🇸
@SenFettermanPA God bless you. A reminder to the American people that not all democrats are radical. Sadly only 8 were willing to put citizens over politics.
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WOLF IN SCHOOL'S CLOTHING - Part II
This is our series in exposing the America-hating National School Board Association; they provide guidance and training to school boards across all 50 states.
Part II we show you who they support. 🧵
@CourageHabit@libsoftiktok This is horrible. They’re prevented from being with the very people who could help them. The amount of children who will go without a loving family because of these rules is so sad and completely caused by evil.
INSANE
Massachusetts foster parents lose license for refusing to sign policy pledging to “affirm“ the LGBTQ identity of kids
Democrats want to force kindhearted parents to affirm mental illness and potentially assist in chopping off kids’ body parts.
Spot the difference…
President Trump signs a treaty for peace in the Middle East and Tim Walz signs a bill for late term abortions.
Life vs Death. Good vs Evil.
We are not the same.
We need to pray for the discernment of these church congregations to wake up to this evil. Satan knows the Bible and they are being led astray with how he can misuse it and use their empathy and ignorance for evil.
Things we DESPISE: this pastor saying that abortion "protects the life of children" because "there are so many children that were forced to be born" as a result of pro-life legislation, growing up in an "unsupportive, unhealthy household" which is a life "no child should live."
@Protestia Yes!!! We need to pray for the discernment of these church congregations to wake up to this evil. Satan knows the Bible and they are being led astray with how he can misuse it and use their empathy and ignorance for evil.