Trump receives prayer shawl at Detroit church appearance

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made an appearance at a black church in Detroit Saturday.

After giving a brief speech, Trump received a Jewish Heritage Study Bible and prayer shawl from Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, pastor of Great Faith Ministries International. Trump wore the shawl as Jackson provided Trump with a scripture to refer to during difficult times.

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Jackson said the shawl came from Israel and that he personally prayed over it, according to CNN.

Jackson said a copy of the Bible would also be made available to Trump’s wife, Melania.

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