It May Be A Little Late For A Spooky Halloween Tale, But Witches Are Losing Against Trump In A ‘Spiritual War’

The supernatural seems to have entered the 2024 election as self-proclaimed witches across the country attempt spells to block President Donald Trump. However, they’re openly admitting their efforts aren’t working, with some saying that Trump appears to have a spiritual “shield” preventing their spells from taking effect.

On forums like Reddit’s WitchesVsPatriarchy, frustrated practitioners detail their efforts, including one witch who attempted a “freezer spell” by freezing Trump’s name in water to limit his influence. Several others have noted that despite their best attempts, Trump remains unaffected, with one even calling his protection a “flimsy shield” that’s still somehow effective. Many believe that the prayers of Trump’s supporters might be the reason their magic isn’t working.

One witch advised others to focus their efforts on helping Vice President Kamala Harris instead of hexing Trump directly. She argued that directing positive energy toward Harris might yield better results since attempts against Trump only seem to “feed” his shield, making it harder to affect him.

Trump has frequently spoken about his faith and what he describes as divine protection, particularly after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. His followers often believe that their prayers are helping him withstand both political and spiritual attacks, which some witches now say is evident in their failed spells.

Witchcraft’s popularity has been growing online, with hashtags like WitchTok drawing millions of views on TikTok. Yet, former practitioners like Jenny Weaver warn against it, saying witchcraft is far more dangerous than it appears. Weaver, who turned to Christianity, says magic brought her fear and suffering before she embraced faith. As the election approaches, frustrated witches are debating how to counter Trump’s “protection” without direct spells, while his supporters continue to attribute his resilience to something higher.