Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has stirred debate with his recent comments about divine intervention in his decision to join the US Army during the Iraq War. Speaking at a public event, Gianforte claimed that "God called me" to enlist, framing his military service as a spiritual mission.
Controversial Remarks
The Republican governor, who served a brief stint in Iraq with the Army National Guard, suggested that his deployment was part of a higher plan. "I felt a clear calling," Gianforte stated, "and I knew it was the right thing to do."
Public Reaction
Critics were quick to question the governor's timing, noting that Gianforte enlisted in 2004—over a year after the Iraq invasion began. Some accused him of using faith to justify a politically convenient narrative.
Others, however, defended his remarks, arguing that personal faith often plays a role in major life decisions. "If he says God guided him, who are we to doubt?" one supporter commented.
Political Fallout
The controversy comes as Gianforte faces scrutiny over other policy decisions in Montana. Whether this latest statement will bolster his standing with religious conservatives or alienate secular voters remains to be seen.
