David Brody (journalist)

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David Philip Brody is an American commentator for the Christian Broadcasting Network. Brody is also known for his vocal support of Donald Trump.[ citation needed ]

Brody was born in New Jersey on February 13, 1965,[ citation needed ] and grew up in New York City. [1] He was raised Reform Jewish, with his sister Karen Rachel but he notes neither of his parents were very religious. [2] He converted to Evangelical Christianity in his 20s. [1]

Brody graduated from Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications. He was News Director at ABC affiliate KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs, Colorado.[ citation needed ]

David Brody is married to Lisette Dorianne Bassett-Brody. Together, they have three children. [3] [4]

Brody wrote the 2012 book The Teavangelicals: The Inside Story of How the Evangelicals and the Tea Party are Taking Back America. [5] Brody co-authored the book The Faith of Donald J. Trump: A Spiritual Biography , with Scott Lamb of The Washington Times , and it was published in early 2018. [6] [7]

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  2. ↑ Banks, Adelle M. (February 7, 2017). "Trump interview throws spotlight on Christian broadcaster". DeseretNews.com.
  3. ↑ "Etched in Stone". Family Talk. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Elina Arielle Brody b. Private: Bassett Family Association". www.bassettbranches.org. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Romney and 'Teavangelicals': Gaining Trust with Conservative Voters". PBS NewsHour . July 10, 2012.
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