Franklin Graham congratulates Trump and hails win as "biggest political upset" of our lifetime

Samaritan's Purse CEO Franklin Graham sent his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence on Wednesday morning and described their victory as the "biggest political upset of our lifetime."

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Graham called for unity and pointed out that there are still problems that needed to be fixed.

"This election has been long, it's been tough, and it's been divisive. It's time to put that behind us. Now is the time to come together in unity and work together. Our nation has so many problems that need fixing. Even more important are the spiritual needs of our country," the evangelist said.

"Whether we are rich or poor, without Jesus Christ we are the most desperately in need, the poorest of the poor. We cannot ignore His hand and His supreme authority," he added.

Graham, who went to all 50 state capitals for the "Decision America" tour, invited Christians to pray daily for the new leaders.

The evangelist has been careful not to endorse any candidate during the tour but he encouraged Christians to vote based on biblical principles. He has repeatedly declared that God is the only hope for the nation while stating that he has no faith in both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Graham officially resigned from the Republican party in December last year and declared himself an independent.

His daughter, Cissie Graham Lynch, has openly endorsed the business magnate while emphasizing that she does not speak for other members of the Graham family. Lynch stated that she is mainly concerned with Supreme Court appointees, noting that Trump had vowed to appoint conservative justices who will protect religious liberty and the life of the unborn.

In a recent interview with The Christian Post, Graham expressed his belief that Trump is a changed man despite the controversies and the lewd remarks he made 11 years ago. "I think God is working on his heart and in his life. But people have to make up their own mind" he said.