President Trump’s Holy Week Prayer Service: Faith, Policy, and “In God We Trust” - Faith & Freedom News

In a powerful display of faith and governance, President Donald Trump led a Wednesday evening prayer service and dinner at the White House as part of his Holy Week observance ahead of Easter Sunday. Surrounded by Christian faith leaders from multiple denominations, Trump underscored the importance of religion in both public policy and personal life, highlighted his administration’s faith-based accomplishments, and reaffirmed America’s commitment to its Christian foundation.

A Night of Prayer and Unity

On Wednesday evening, the White House welcomed pastors, priests, and ministry leaders to a prayer service featuring:

Scripture readings and Christian hymns
A communal dinner fostering interdenominational fellowship
Reflections on the meaning of Holy Week and Easter Sunday

“This is going to be one of the great Easters ever,” Trump declared, emphasizing that the nation’s strength springs from its trust in God.

Faith Leaders from All Denominations

Trump’s guests included representatives from:

Evangelical and Baptist churches
Catholic and Orthodox traditions
Mainline Protestant congregations

By bringing together diverse Christian voices, the president demonstrated a commitment to religious unity and interfaith cooperation in addressing moral and social challenges.

Highlighting Faith-Based Accomplishments

During his address, President Trump touted several initiatives aligned with Christian values:

White House Faith Office: Replacing the former Office of Faith‑Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to better coordinate religious outreach.
Justice Department Task Force on Anti‑Christian Bias: A specialized unit targeting anti‑Christian hate crimes and discrimination.
Global Christian Advocacy: Pledges to defend persecuted Christians worldwide—an effort Trump contrasted with “former administrations” that he said did not fight for beleaguered believers.

“These aren’t just policies,” Trump insisted. “They’re a statement that America’s moral compass points toward God.”

Defending “In God We Trust”

A key moment of the evening was Trump’s defense of the national motto:

“America has put our trust in God, and it will always be ‘In God We Trust.’ You know there’s a movement to change it—it won’t happen.”

By rejecting efforts to remove religious language from U.S. currency and public spaces, the president positioned his administration as a guardian of Christian heritage.

Standing for Persecuted Christians

Emphasizing his foreign‑policy commitments, Trump lamented that:

“We had nobody fighting for our Christians in other parts of the world… but they died—so many died.”

He vowed that under his leadership, the United States would:

Press foreign governments to stop violence against Christian minorities
Leverage diplomatic channels to secure religious freedom abroad
Support NGOs and faith‑based organizations on the front lines of persecution

Combating Anti‑Christian Bias at Home

Trump also addressed the rise of anti‑Christian sentiment in America, pointing to his administration’s efforts to:

Investigate hate crimes against churches and Christian schools
Ensure fair treatment of believers in public institutions
Promote religious freedom through executive action and judicial nominations

Holy Week Lineup: From Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday

The White House Faith Office, newly established under Trump, has curated a series of events for Holy Week:

Holy Thursday Prayer Service: Featuring Liberty University musicians leading traditional hymns
Passover Celebration: Honoring Jewish neighbors with a White House Seder on Thursday afternoon
Easter Sunday Observance: A special service and family gathering to mark the Resurrection

Jennifer Korn, Faith Director of the White House Faith Office, told Fox News Digital that these events will honor “the observance Holy Week deserves.”

Looking Ahead: A “Simple Slogan” and Lasting Legacy

Closing his Wednesday remarks, Trump offered a message of hope:

“With God’s help we can overcome every challenge… We have a very simple slogan: ‘Make America Great Again,’ and that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

As Easter approaches, the president’s Holy Week participation signals a sharpened focus on faith‑driven governance and a pledge to keep religion at the heart of American identity.