Jul 27, 2016 ... In his speech accepting the Republican nomination, Trump promised to repeal “ an amendment, pushed by Lyndon Johnson many years ago, [that] threatens  religious institutions with a loss of their tax-exempt status if they openly advocate  their political views.” No such law exists. In full, Trump claimed that ...
Feb 2, 2017 ... The Johnson Amendment restricts churches, in addition to many other non-profit  organizations. ... in which he talked about “an amendment, pushed by Lyndon  Johnson many years ago, [that] threatens religious institutions with a loss of their  tax-exempt status if they openly advocate their political views.
In the 2000s, many Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have sought  to repeal the provision, arguing that it restricts the free speech rights of churches  and other religious groups. These efforts have been criticized because churches  have fewer reporting requirements than other non-profit organizations, and ...
Jul 26, 2016 ... You have much to contribute to our politics, yet our laws prevent you from  speaking your minds from your own pulpits. An amendment, pushed by Lyndon  Johnson many years ago, threatens religious institutions with a loss of their tax- exempt status if they openly advocate their political views. I am going to ...
Jul 22, 2016 ... “An amendment, pushed by Lyndon Johnson, many years ago, threatens  religious institutions with a loss of their tax-exempt status if they openly advocate  their political views. “I am going to work very hard to repeal that language and  protect free speech for all Americans.” Donald Trump wants to change the ...
An amendment, pushed by Lyndon Johnson many years ago, threatens religious institutions with a loss of their tax-exempt status if they openly advocate their political views.