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President Trump’s new White House Faith Office has unveiled an “extraordinary” Holy Week celebration, honoring Easter with the reverence it deserves while delivering on his promise to millions of Christians nationwide.
Quick Takes
- President Trump established the White House Faith Office to empower faith-based entities and protect religious liberty across America.
- The Faith Office has organized an extensive Holy Week schedule including a presidential proclamation, special video message, pre-Easter dinner, and White House staff worship service.
- Trump’s Easter celebration stands in stark contrast to the previous administration, which controversially marked Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility last year.
- The president’s Palm Sunday message emphasized his commitment to defending Christian faith in schools, military, workplaces, and government.
- Notable religious leaders will participate in White House events featuring hymns, Christian opera, prayers, and personal remarks from President Trump.
Faith Takes Center Stage at Trump White House
The Trump administration has prioritized religious observance by establishing the White House Faith Office, fulfilling a key campaign promise to Christian voters across America. The newly created office is spearheading a comprehensive Holy Week celebration that will include a presidential proclamation, video message, Easter dinner, and staff worship service. These events showcase the administration’s commitment to recognizing Easter as both a spiritual and cultural cornerstone for millions of Americans who value tradition, prayer, and faith-based values.
Jennifer Korn, who oversees the White House Faith Office, expressed pride in the administration’s emphasis on this sacred time. “The newly created White House Faith Office is grateful to share that President Trump will honor and celebrate Holy Week and Easter with the observance it deserves,” she stated, underscoring the administration’s dedication to elevating religious celebration at the highest levels of government.
A Presidential Commitment to Religious Liberty
President Trump established the White House Faith Office through executive order, positioning it within the Domestic Policy Council to maximize its influence. The office has been tasked with empowering faith-based organizations, improving their access to government resources, and ensuring that religious liberty remains protected across all federal agencies. This comprehensive approach signals Trump’s broader commitment to defending religious expression, particularly Christianity, which he has repeatedly promised to protect from what his administration describes as growing hostility in the public sphere.
“President Trump promised millions of Christians across the country that he would create a White House Faith Office, and he delivered on that promise,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, highlighting how the administration has transformed campaign pledges into concrete policy actions that resonate with religious voters.
Holy Week Events Showcase Presidential Priorities
The administration’s Holy Week schedule began with a presidential Palm Sunday proclamation in which Trump emphasized his dedication to defending the Christian faith. “We will never waver in safeguarding the right to religious liberty, upholding the dignity of life, and protecting God in our public square,” Trump affirmed, setting a reverent tone for the week’s events. The proclamation specifically mentioned protecting faith in schools, military installations, workplaces, hospitals, and government institutions – areas where religious conservatives have expressed concerns about secularization.
“During this sacred week, we acknowledge that the glory of Easter Sunday cannot come without the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross,” Trump stated in his Palm Sunday message. “On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness — signaling that death does not have the final word.”
The highlight of the week’s celebrations will be Wednesday’s Easter dinner, featuring hymns, Christian opera performances, prayers from notable faith leaders, and personal remarks from the president. The event will bring together Christian pastors, priests, and prominent religious figures with White House officials, creating an unprecedented celebration of Easter at the heart of American government. A special White House staff worship service will follow on Holy Thursday, featuring worship music from Liberty University and participation from notable religious figures.
Contrasting Approaches to Religious Observance
The Trump administration’s emphasis on Easter stands in marked contrast to previous approaches, particularly last year’s controversy when the Biden White House designated Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility. That decision drew sharp criticism from religious conservatives who felt it undermined the sanctity of Christianity’s most important holiday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt referenced this controversy directly, stating, “We call on Joe Biden’s failing campaign and the White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America who believe tomorrow is for one celebration only — the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
Trump’s Faith Office has been explicitly charged with addressing what the administration describes as anti-Christian bias, working alongside the Attorney General to enforce religious liberty protections. The president has already taken executive actions to prevent federal overreach in matters of faith and established a task force specifically focused on eliminating bias against Christians in government policies and programs.
As the Holy Week events unfold, the Trump administration continues to position itself as a champion of traditional religious values, creating space for Christian celebration at the highest levels of government while actively working to protect religious liberty throughout American society.
