Faith returns to the public square during Trump’s second term, Christian leader says

The Trump administration has not been quiet about faith and even created an entity to represent faith-based communities.

In February 2025, Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office, which was meant to “empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities,” according to the White House. The office is led by senior advisor Paula White and faith director Jenny Korn.

For Holy Week, Trump issued a proclamation on behalf of himself and first lady Melania Trump that put faith front and center.

“This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity,” the proclamation read. “We pray that America will remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom for the entire world, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ’s eternal kingdom in Heaven.”

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Trump also issued a faith-filled message for Christmas, saying that he and the first lady “send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we share in the joy of Christmas Day and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” The president included a brief retelling of the Christmas story and prayers for “an outpouring of God’s abiding love, divine mercy, and everlasting peace upon our country and the entire world.” Continue reading…