'Trump's base is a cult': Rick Perry slammed after saying Donald Trump is 'the Chosen One' in Fox News interview

Rick Perry shocked some Fox News viewers when he announced during the weekend that Donald Trump was 'sent by God' to lead the country. The outgoing US Energy Secretary also told Fox & Friends' hosts that President Trump was 'the Chosen One.'

“God’s used imperfect people all through history,” Perry said, naming several Biblical figures. “King David wasn’t perfect, Saul wasn’t perfect, Solomon wasn’t perfect.”

The interview, which can be seen below, was met with scorn and derision. Here's a sample: