Amanda Marcotte with Salon is uncovering a scandal of monumental proportions involving the evangelical supporters of 'MAGA' connected with the highly popular podcast "Girls Gone Bible."
Nicole Ardrete, a previous associate of L.A.-based actresses and so-called “Jesus freaks” Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, shared with Marcotte that they previously collaborated as covert “poker girls.” These women would dress attractively and engage in flirting with wealthy male patrons in Los Angeles.
Marcotte suggests that Halili and Reitsma moved past previous issues to develop a dedicated fan base due to their strong emphasis on femininity, emphasizing concepts like purity, modesty, "submissiveness" within marriages, and supportive roles. President Donald Trump's agenda As per Marcotte, the Girls Gone Bible YouTube channel boasts over 730,000 subscribers and almost a million followers on Instagram. Additionally, their podcast ranks number one on Spotify’s charts within the Religion & Spirituality genre.
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After Trump re-won the presidency In November, the pair were asked to deliver the invocation at Trump's celebratory rally in Madison Square Garden, where they adapted "The Lord’s Prayer" to say “Thy will be done...” during President Trump's tenure As it is in heaven.
However, everything isn’t as idealistic as the women’s “authenticity branding” suggests, claims Marcotte.
A video surfaced online earlier this year depicting Halili on hands and knees, dressed in a miniskirt, with multiple lightly clad women dancing around her, laughing, according to Marcotte’s account. This clip quickly spread across platforms like TikTok and various social media outlets, resulting in speculations and claims that Halili and Reitsma mistreated supporters who had placed their trust in them as ‘ministers.’
Aldrete asserts that her decision to speak with Salon was motivated by "the hypocrisy surrounding it" rather than to condemn anyone’s previous actions. According to Marcotte, when Halili and Reitsma began discussing topics like "modesty and abstaining from cohabitation or sexual relations prior to marriage," Aldrete felt compelled to address these issues. started viewing them as deceptive .
It was simply a 'money grab,' Aldrete stated. They were merely doing it for that. exploit the Christian faith and the people."
Neither Halil nor Reitsma replied to Salon's request for comment.
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