A video ofPaula White, the American televangelist and long-term spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, has resurfaced online, prompting renewed attention to her preaching style. The clip, which appears to originate from an earlier sermon, shows White lowering herself to the floor and crawling across the stage while speaking about the devil.
The footage has been widely shared on platforms including X andInstagram. In the clip, White tells the congregation: 'Baby, if I got to get down and crawl', before continuing her sermon. The video has circulated among users in both theUnited Statesand theUnited Kingdom, where it has drawn a range of reactions online.
White has previously described similar actions as symbolic. In sermons and ministry materials, such demonstrations have been presented as representations of the 'serpent's defeat' in the Garden of Eden, reflecting themes of spiritual struggle within her teaching.
Trump's personal spiritual advisor Paula White GETS EXCITED talking about the DEVIL — STARTS CRAWLING ON STAGE as THOUSANDS WATCH'BABY IF I GOTTA GET DOWN AND CRAWL'pic.twitter.com/oICc1at8SY
The style of preaching seen in the video reflects elements ofPentecostal and charismatic Christian traditionsin the United States. These traditions often emphasise 'spiritual warfare', a concept describing an ongoing struggle between good and evil forces.
Within these settings, physical gestures and symbolic acts are sometimes used during sermons to illustrate religious ideas or reinforce key messages. Preaching may incorporate biblical imagery, including references to the serpent in the Book of Genesis, alongside expressive delivery intended to engage congregations.
Such approaches are less typical in many UK church traditions, including those associated with the Church of England, where services are generally more structured and less demonstrative.
White's association with Donald Trump has elevated her public profile beyond religious audiences. She has advised Trump on faith outreach since his first presidential campaign and was formally appointed to a role within the White House's faith advisory initiatives in 2019. She has also appeared at campaign events and national religious gatherings linked to Trump's political outreach to evangelical voters.
Trump’s spiritual advisor, Paula White:“Saying no to Trump would be saying no to God”pic.twitter.com/hjr6VVc69c
White: You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused. It's a familiar pattern that our Lord and Savior showed us. You will be victorious in all you put your hand to because God is using you.pic.twitter.com/8VuFhWOyh0
Source: International Business Times UK
