Divine Intervention Saved the U.S. Constitution

In his latest book, To Rescue the Constitution, Fox News anchor and bestselling author Bret Baier has turned his attention to America’s first president George Washington, portraying him as the singular figure capable of holding a fledgling nation together during its most precarious moments.

Baier argues that Washington possessed a rare gift: the power to inspire a weary, ill-equipped Continental Army to persevere against the mighty British Empire. “He could ignite their spirits and instill in them the conviction that liberty was worth any sacrifice,” Baier explains.

Picture the soldiers at Valley Forge; many without shoes, their feet bleeding in the freezing winter yet they pressed on and ultimately prevailed over a superior force. What set Washington apart was his extraordinary character: a blend of quiet resolve, unwavering integrity, and an innate ability to unite people.

The Articles of Confederation had failed to bind the states effectively, leaving the young country fragmented and vulnerable. Into this chaos stepped Washington, a leader whose respected presence and measured silence allowed him to bridge deep divisions amongst rival factions. With all the trademarks of a true leader, he listened, found shared purpose, and guided disparate voices toward the common good of the nation.

A man deeply rooted in faith, Washington saw providential guidance in his journey. Baier highlights the near-miraculous convergence of events that led to the Constitution’s drafting and ratification amid intense tensions. “Bringing such a diverse group together to approve this foundational document during such a fraught period-it points to some form of divine intervention,” Baier wrote. Washington’s own survival on the battlefield, emerging unscathed despite unyielding exposure to danger, further underscores this sense of higher protection.

This faith-fueled perseverance carried through to victory in the Revolutionary War. Yet even after independence was declared, the United States remained fragile: divided, uncertain, and at risk of collapsing back under British influence or dissolving entirely.

Post-war America teetered on the edge with rifts threatening to unravel everything the Revolution had achieved, but Washington emerged as the steady force that prevented disintegration.

In 1787, he presided over the Constitutional Convention, helping craft and secure adoption of America’s most remarkable and enduring document. The nation’s Constitution has proven adaptable yet resilient and has stood the test of time, sustaining American liberty for generations.

Whilst many on the left have begun questioning whether the Constitution still fits the country’s “modern” needs, Baier counters that its longevity and flexibility demonstrate its genius. What lessons does Washington’s example offer our current leaders, and all of us, in this polarized era?

Baier suggests embracing dissent as healthy, rather than fearing it. “Don’t shy away from sharp disagreements or partisan tensions,” he advises. “Listen carefully to opposing views, seek common ground, as Washington did so masterfully. Progress requires compromise; endless conflict achieves nothing.”

America has faced profound divisions before, from the nation’s shaky founding to the brink of the Civil War, and even near-misses like the disputed election of 1876 that Ulysses S. Grant helped avert. “We’ve survived turbulent times in the past,” Baier writes. “Take a breath. Washington would remind us that unity is possible if we pursue it with determination.”

Ultimately, Baier sees Washington as the indispensable rescuer, the one who rallied the army to win independence, steered the Constitution to fruition, and set the young republic on solid ground. Without his leadership, the United States as we know it might never have materialized.

Through this series of history books, Baier is aiming to reach younger readers, who may not encounter these stories in depth at school. By returning to the origins of the nation, from its sacrifices to its struggles, and its triumphs, his hope is that they would spark an appreciation for the leadership that built America and inspire the next generation to rise with similar courage and vision.

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