LDS President Oaks' remarks on Constitution draw bipartisan praise
September 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

President Dallin H. Oaks' recent remarks calling for constitutional respect and political compromise have won approval across the political spectrum, including from non-members, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. Oaks, first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has repeatedly urged members to seek common ground and reject extremism in recent addresses. His messaging on peacemaking and institutional neutrality has resonated beyond the LDS community during a contentious election season.
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