President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the White House Faith Office under the Domestic Policy Council. This office, previously known as the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, will work with religious leaders on issues like religious liberty and adoption programs while also helping faith-based organizations secure government funding.
During the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump announced a new task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, to investigate and prevent what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in the U.S. He directed federal agencies to identify policies that discriminate against Christians and pledged to prosecute anti-Christian violence. Additionally, he unveiled a commission on religious liberty and highlighted his administration’s rollback of diversity and transgender policies.
Reactions to these moves were divided. Conservative Christian groups praised the initiatives as essential for protecting religious freedom, while critics, including progressive religious leaders and civil rights organizations, warned that the task force could be used to justify discrimination.
Trump also reflected on his deepened faith following an assassination attempt last year, stating that the experience strengthened his belief in God. His speech at the prayer breakfast drew both support and controversy, particularly regarding his administration’s stance on immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and church involvement in public policy.
