I’ve noticed something lately. Every time I voice disagreement with something President Trump or his administration did, some folks automatically assume I must be “anti-Trump.” As if the only two options are blind loyalty or total opposition.

So let me set the record straight: I’m not “anti-Trump,” and I’m not “pro-Trump.” I’m not marching under any political banner. I’m committed to the truth—wherever it takes me, and no matter which side it makes uncomfortable. If that puts me at odds with the political left on Monday and the political right on Tuesday, so be it. Truth doesn’t change based on party affiliation.

As conservatives—and especially as Christians—we should be the first in line to stand for truth. Not convenient truth. Not partisan truth. Just truth. Because when we claim to follow the One who said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), it means we don’t get to play favorites with facts.

Now I’ll be honest—there’s a reason I hold Republicans to a higher standard. It’s not because I expect perfection, but because they claim to stand for many of the values I hold dear: personal responsibility, family, freedom, faith, and yes—moral truth. Meanwhile, the progressive left has largely abandoned any pretense of moral objectivity. Their worldview is built on the shifting sands of relativism, where truth changes depending on the crowd and the cause. That’s not a cheap shot—it’s just reality.

So, when Democrats fudge the facts or spin a narrative, it doesn’t shock me. Disappoints me? Sure. But surprises me? Not really. But what grieves me is when Republicans do the exact same thing. When our side lies, manipulates, and gaslights in the name of “winning,” we lose something far more valuable than an election—we lose our witness.

This is why I’m an independent. Not because I don’t care about politics, but because I care too much about not being owned by it. I’ve watched too many Christians practically turn their favorite politician into a messianic figure—as if God needs the GOP to accomplish His will. Spoiler alert: He doesn’t. And newsflash—neither Trump nor any other politician is the Savior of America. There’s only one name under heaven that saves, and it’s not on a ballot.

Jesus told His followers to be “wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). That means we’re called to be sharp, discerning, and grounded in truth—while remaining gentle, humble, and full of grace. If we can’t tell the difference between political spin and objective truth, something’s off. Christians ought to be the last people duped by propaganda—no matter what party is peddling it.

Listen, we’re all going to get it wrong sometimes. No one’s immune to bias. But we should be quick to repent when we realize we’ve supported something untrue—whether it came from a Democrat, a Republican, or someone we personally admire. Because if we start defending lies for the sake of “our side,” we ought to pause and ask: Who is the father of lies, again? (See John 8:44.) And do we really want to be playing on his team, just because the jersey is red instead of blue?

Truth matters. Character matters. Integrity matters. Not because they win elections, but because they honor God. So, I’ll keep calling it like I see it—regardless of which direction the arrows come from—because the truth doesn’t need spin doctors, just truth-tellers.

And if that makes me unpopular on both the left and the right? Well, I never signed up to follow a crowd. I signed up to follow Christ.