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President Donald Trump to Read Scripture During America Reads the Bible

The prerecorded reading follows backlash over Trump’s feud with Pope Leo XIV and an AI Jesus image, as nearly 500 people join the Bible event.

  • On Tuesday, April 21, President Donald Trump will read Scripture from the Oval Office via video message during the 6 p.m. EST hour for the 'America Reads The Bible' event, reciting a passage from Second Chronicles.
  • The White House has increasingly integrated Christianity into official business since President Trump returned to office last year, with federal agencies hosting prayer services and Christian imagery appearing on government social media accounts.
  • Trump recently faced two religious controversies: a feud with Pope Leo over the Iran war and backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also drew scrutiny for invoking scripture at Pentagon prayer services.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and chief of staff Susie Wiles will join the President during the reading, reinforcing the administration's effort to integrate faith into official government operations.
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Trump to participate from Oval Office in marathon Bible reading

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

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