- Ashley Hinson has publicly expressed the belief that rights come from God rather than the government, referencing her faith as a guiding principle in her public statements (Des Moines Register, 11/7/24).
- In April 2025, Hinson cited the attempted assassination of Donald Trump as evidence of divine intervention, stating her belief that God "saved the president" for a specific purpose (Des Moines Register, 4/24/25; Des Moines Register, 4/25/25).
- Hinson framed Trump’s survival as a sign that he is meant to help "save the country," underlining the connection she draws between faith, political events, and leadership (Des Moines Register, 4/24/25).
- In a 2021 public prayer, Hinson was mentioned as an example of "the desire to serve," suggesting her service-mindedness is recognized among Iowa’s political and religious communities (Daily Nonpareil, 4/2/21).
- Hinson’s public reliance on divine purpose in political matters could present vulnerabilities, as critics may question the appropriation of religious belief in governance decisions.
April 2025: Hinson Cited Trump Assassination Attempt As Providential According to Des Moines Register, "And I do think that God saved the president in Butler, Pennsylvania, for a reason,' she said, referencing the assassination attempt against Trump last July. 'He saved the president, and I believe the president is working with us to help save the country.'" [Des Moines Register, 4/24/25]
Ashley Hinson Emphasized Rights Come From God, Not Government In 2024 According to Des Moines Register, "And most importantly, we sent a message that our rights come from God, not from the government." [Des Moines Register, 11/7/24]
April 2025: Hinson Mentioned Belief That God Saved Trump in Assassination Attempt According to Des Moines Register, "And I do think that God saved the president in Butler, Pennsylvania, for a reason," she said, referencing the assassination attempt against Trump last July. "He saved the president, and I believe the president is working with us to help save the country." [Des Moines Register (Iowa), 4/25/25]
April 2021: Zumbach Praised Hinson's Desire To Serve During Prayer For Biden According to Daily Nonpareil, "Led by Sen. Dan Zumbach, R-Ryan, the crowd prayed for Biden, asking that he be blessed with 'the passion of Sen. Joni Ernst, the tenacity of Miller-Meeks and the desire to serve of Hinson [...]'" [Daily Nonpareil, 4/2/21]