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Deep Dive: What Does It Mean When Witches and Satanists Cast Curses on Trump

By C. Douglas Golden June 20, 2025 at 6:34am

It was, for most, a moment of off-kilter hilarity from the “No Kings” protests last weekend.

In one of the more outré videos from the event, a female protester showed off a sigil she had drawn on herself to — according to her — provide protection from evil forces.

Hilarious — until you consider the considerable recent history of witches, Satanists, and occultists lining up with grievances against Republicans in general and President Donald Trump in particular.

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Christian persecution, Christianity, Donald Trump, Protests, Religion, Republicans, Satanism, Trump administration

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C. Douglas Golden is a writer who splits his time between the United States and Southeast Asia. Specializing in political commentary and world affairs, he's written for Conservative Tribune and The Western Journal since 2014. Aside from politics, he enjoys spending time with his wife, literature (especially British comic novels and modern Japanese lit), indie rock, coffee, Formula One and football (of both American and world varieties).

Birthplace

Morristown, New Jersey

Education

Catholic University of America

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Topics of Expertise

American Politics, World Politics, Culture