Reed Smoot and the Congressional Battle Over Mormon Power

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For decades, the LDS Church has claimed patriotism—but behind closed doors, Mormons once swore a blood oath of vengeance against the U.S. government. This secret temple ritual, introduced by Brigham Young, vowed retaliation for Joseph Smith’s murder—against America itself.

The Reed Smoot Hearings exposed more than just a senator’s loyalty. They uncovered decades of deception, secret polygamy, and church leaders openly lying to the U.S. government. Despite overwhelming evidence, the Senate let Smoot stay in office, believing his testimony over hard proof of fraud and secrecy.

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