President Donald Trump held a very special ceremony at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, where he signed an order establishing a new commission aimed at protecting religious liberty in America, proving once again that he is a president for Americans of all faiths and beliefs.
The president’s order was signed at the conclusion of an event commemorating the National Day of Prayer. Faith leaders from across the country joined the president onstage while worship songs were sung, including a moving rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
“We’re bringing back religion in our country, and we’re bringing it back quickly and strongly because for America to be a great nation, we must always be one nation under GOD,” the president said during his remarks.
The president paid homage to the sacred Judeo-Christian values that formed a solid foundation for America’s founding, praising the importance of prayer in America and vowing to protect religious liberty while in the White House.
Additionally, President Trump took a moment to address the parents of Edan Alexander, a young American hostage taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks against Israel.
“As we defend religious freedom in America, we’re also standing up against religious persecution around the world,” Trump said.
He promised to do “everything possible” to get Edan freed, and said “we’re working very, very hard to save your son.”
Faith leaders in America also joined Trump onstage, occasionally delivering quick comments or offering prayers to uplift all in attendance.
Dr. Phil McGraw – known widely for his television show and books – praised the president for being a “man of deep faith, a man of deep conviction” and a leader who wants America to have a heart for religion.
“It comes from the heart with him,” McGraw said.
Pastor Paula White, a longtime faith advisor to the president, also praised Trump for being “the greatest champion of faith that we’ve ever had.”
She continued, “Today is not about symbolism, it’s about substance.”
It was a meaningful event at the White House, and the emphasis on prayer and dependence on the Almighty was certainly a stark contrast from the previous administration.
At the conclusion of the event, President Trump asked the musicians to play two more songs before he signed his executive order establishing the new commission, not to be confused with the already-established White House Faith Office.
Trump said in his remarks Thursday that Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) will serve as the chairman of the Religious Liberty Commission.
