Well-known American pastor Mark Burns, known as "Donald Trump's spiritual advisor," significantly altered his views on the war in Ukraine following a two-day visit to the Kyiv region.
This was shared in an interview with Glavkom by Chief Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe Azman, who organized the trip.
According to Rabbi Moshe Azman, Pastor Mark Burns, who once held opposing views on the war, has now openly admitted his mistake. "When told, 'But you said something completely different...' He responds, ‘I did, but I was wrong. I wasn’t in Ukraine and didn’t know what was happening here.’ Do you understand? He had the strength to admit his mistake," Rabbi Azman shared.
Now, Mark Burns believes that America's foremost task is to support Ukraine, regardless of who is the current US president. During his visit, Burns met with representatives of various religious denominations in Ukraine and learned about the extensive destruction of religious buildings and the suffering of the civilian population.
“Little by little, we all have to do something to change the perception of the war and Ukraine,” Rabbi Azman emphasized.
Rabbi Azman recounted how he first met Mark Burns. After missing their flight by just a minute, his friend Jacob mediated a meeting, leading Azman to travel eight hours to see the pastor. This determination left a significant impression on Burns.
Pastor Burns was the one who invited Rabbi Azman to deliver a speech at Trump's inauguration ball. There, Azman also met Roger Stone, a well-known lobbyist and advisor who had previously criticized President Zelensky.
Rabbi Azman confirmed that Burns remained in constant communication with Donald Trump during his visit: “When he was here, I saw that he was texting Trump while sitting in my car.” This indicates the pastor’s significant influence on the former president's views, which could be crucial for securing ongoing US support for Ukraine, regardless of political changes.
Previously, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Reuven Azman, shared a photo taken on June 10, following the massive shelling of the capital. In this image, among the ruins of a building, a slightly burned but completely intact Hanukkah menorah can be seen.