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22 October 2026

Australia pastor case 'canary in the coal mine' for American Christian freedoms: TPUSA leader

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Australia pastor case 'canary in the coal mine' for American Christian freedoms: TPUSA leader

Lucas Miles of Turning Point USA says he contacted the White House Faith Office urging Trump to pressure Australia over a church investigation.

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