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Trump Administration's Religious Messaging Intensifies

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The Trump administration marked Good Friday with official messages from multiple federal agencies, continuing its pattern of Christian-focused public statements. President Trump posted on social media that Christ died for all Americans, while the State Department issued a message about redemption and resurrection. This follows Trump's campaign promise to "bring back Christianity" into public life.

Several agencies joined the White House in celebrating the Christian holy day on social media. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently called for Americans to pray "every day, on bended knee" for U.S. troops "in the name of Jesus Christ" during military operations. The administration has also moved to strengthen protections for religious activity in politics and government.

During Holy Week, the White House hosted days of prayer and worship, including an Easter lunch featuring prayers from evangelist Franklin Graham and Bishop Robert Barron. Trump's longtime pastor Paula White-Cain compared the president to Jesus at the event, drawing criticism from some Christian observers. The administration has cited Christianity as justification for policy actions while taking steps to end IRS restrictions on political endorsements by churches.