At a White House Easter event on Wednesday (April 16), President Trump spoke about “the miracles of Holy Week” and recapped the ways his administration is defending Christians. “There’s so much to celebrate this Easter,” the president told the gathering of faith leaders. “And we’ll not forget the true source of our joy and our strength. America has put our trust in God.”
The event, organized by the White House Faith Office, followed Trump’s Holy Week proclamation on Sunday (April 13). In it, the president said he and the first lady “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.”
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Musical performers at Wednesday’s event included a Liberty University chorus, the Marine Corps Band, and Charles Billingsley. Speakers included Paula White, Franklin Graham, President Trump, and Jentezen Franklin.
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Paula White, who heads the White House Faith Office, welcomed attendees. She noted, “We’ve actually had over a thousand faith leaders in through the White House in just this short time period,” since Trump’s second inauguration in January.
White, Trump’s personal pastor, spoke briefly about “our most holy time” as Christians, saying Jesus endured the “crown of thorns” before receiving the “crown of glory.” Referencing John 15:13, White explained that Jesus laid down his life for us, his friends, and paid our debt in full. “Because of that cross,” she said, “no sin is too great, no person is too lost, and no night is too dark. [Jesus’] blood still saves. His sacrifice still speaks.”
Evangelist Franklin Graham, whom White introduced as “a hero of faith,” thanked Trump for his faith-related actions. “I think I can speak on behalf of all of us how grateful we are for you, your leadership, and standing tall, standing firm,” said Graham. “There’s been a spiritual drought in this city the last few years and in this house. And so I’m very grateful for the Easter declaration that you put out.”
After praying to God that “many people this Easter would turn from their sins and by faith believe on the name of your Son,” Graham introduced Trump to speak.
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Trump thanked faith leaders for their “tremendous support,” saying, “With God’s help, we can overcome every challenge, triumph over every evil, and restore the spirit of faith in the United States for generations to come.”
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