American pastor Paula White’s recent tour of African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, underscores the expanding role of U.S. evangelical leaders in shaping foreign policy. As a spiritual advisor to Donald Trump, her engagements blur the line between religious outreach and diplomatic influence, drawing attention to how faith-driven interventions may affect political dynamics abroad.
White’s involvement has sparked debate over its implications for regional stability and peace efforts, as her presence suggests a growing intersection of evangelical agendas with U.S. diplomatic interests in Africa.
