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• Trump administration held taxpayer-funded evangelical worship event on National Mall as part of 250th anniversary celebration — Thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for an eight-hour taxpayer-funded evangelical worship event called "Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving." President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Hegseth spoke on video; House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke in person. Nineteen clergy and faith leaders participated, nearly all Christian evangelicals. The event promoted the claim that the United States was founded as a Christian nation, contradicting the 1796 Treaty of Tripoli and the Founders' explicit separation of church and state.
• "Rededicate 250" National Jubilee of Prayer held in Washington, DC — A religious and political event called the "Rededicate 250" National Jubilee of Prayer was held in Washington, DC on May 17, 2026. Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a prayer rejecting what he characterized as "sinister ideologies" and attacks on American history and spiritual identity. Trump submitted a prerecorded message that was widely criticized for poor audio and visual quality. The event featured religious leaders including Franklin Graham and Eric Metaxas speaking on themes of national spiritual renewal and opposition to what they termed cultural degradation.

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• Religious Liberty Commission holds final hearing on religious liberty in America — The Religious Liberty Commission, established by President Trump, held its final hearing on April 13, 2026, to discuss religious liberty in America. Chairman Dan Patrick stated that the commission concluded that the phrase "separation of church and state" does not appear in the Constitution and has been misused by "the anti-God left" to suppress religious liberty. The hearing featured testimony from nine witnesses, including civil rights activists, clergy, legal scholars, and religious leaders from Christian, Hindu, and Jewish traditions.

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• Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media — Trump posted a lengthy attack on Pope Leo XIV on social media, criticizing the Pope for speaking out against the religious justification for wars, widely interpreted as commentary on the Trump administration's claim that the war in Iran is a holy war. Trump suggested the Pope was elevated to the papacy only because he was American and to deal with Trump. Trump wrote that "Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician."
• Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV over war commentary — In a social media post, President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV for his remarks against the religious justification for wars, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Trump's comments reflect his contentious relationship with religious leaders and his interpretation of the war's moral implications.
• Trump posted image of himself as Jesus on social media — Approximately 45 minutes after attacking Pope Leo XIV, Trump posted an image of himself in the place of Jesus, apparently healing a sick man in a bed, surrounded by a soldier, a nurse, a woman praying, and an older man. Behind him are the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial, and a giant American flag, while in the sky are two eagles, three fighter jets, soldiers, and what appears to be a monster. The post prompted widespread criticism, with former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene calling it "more than blasphemy. It's an Antichrist spirit."
• Trump posted image of Trump tower on the moon — One minute after posting the image of himself as Jesus, Trump posted an image of a Trump tower on the moon.
• Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social — Trump posted a lengthy attack on Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, criticizing the Pope as weak on crime and foreign policy, claiming the Pope was placed in the Vatican only because he is American and to deal with Trump's presidency, and stating that without Trump in the White House, Leo would not be in the Vatican. Trump also criticized the Pope's positions on Iran's nuclear weapons, the U.S. attack on Venezuela, and meetings with figures like David Axelrod, and called on the Pope to "get his act together" and stop catering to the "Radical Left."
• Trump posted Jesus Christ meme on Truth Social, later deleted — Trump posted an image on Truth Social depicting himself as Jesus Christ laying hands on a sick man to heal him, with onlookers gazing reverently. The post generated significant backlash across social media platforms, including over 8,000 angry replies from Trump supporters on Truth Social itself. Trump later deleted the post. When questioned, Trump claimed he thought the image depicted him as a Red Cross worker, not as Jesus Christ.
• Trump posts AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, then deletes it — President Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ on social media at 9:49 p.m., followed by multiple other posts including images of Trump Tower on the moon and various memes and news clips. After widespread backlash, Trump deleted the Jesus image. When questioned by reporters, Trump claimed the image was not of himself as Jesus but as a doctor related to the Red Cross, and refused to apologize to the Pope.
• Trump refused to apologize for attacking Pope Leo XIV — When asked by reporters about Bishop Robert Barron's call for Trump to apologize to the Pope, Trump refused, stating "No. There's nothing to apologize for. He's wrong."
• Trump posted AI-generated image depicting himself with divine healing powers; image deleted after backlash; Trump claimed he thought it was a doctor image. — On Monday morning, Trump posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social showing himself in white and red robes with divine light emanating from his hand, healing a bedridden man, surrounded by religious and patriotic symbols including the American flag, bald eagles, and the Lincoln Memorial. The image was deleted by late Monday morning. When reporters asked about it, Trump stated he believed it was an image of himself as a doctor. The post came shortly after Trump called Pope Leo XIV "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy" following the pope's Palm Sunday statements against war.
• Trump posts and deletes AI image depicting himself as Christ-like figure; faces backlash from Christian supporters — On Sunday, President Trump posted an AI-generated image to Truth Social showing himself as a Jesus-like figure with divine light healing a sick man, with a demonic figure in the background. The image sparked widespread condemnation from conservative Christian supporters including Fox News hosts and Republican figures. Trump later deleted the post. When asked about it, Trump claimed it depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus, and insisted "I do make people a lot better." The incident followed Trump's public attacks on Pope Leo XIV, whom he called "weak on crime."
• Trump posts unverified claims about Iran protest deaths — Trump posted on Truth Social claiming Iran has killed "at least 42,000 innocent, completely unarmed, protesters in the last two months," directing the claim at Pope Leo. Trump provided no evidence for the figure and has previously cited a different number (45,000), neither of which has been independently verified. The posts were made late at night as part of an extended attack on the pope.
• Trump reposts AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus Christ — Donald Trump reposted an AI-generated image showing himself as a Jesus Christ-figure, which he claimed depicted him as a doctor. The image sparked widespread backlash from critics across the political spectrum, including Christian activists and some Republicans who called it blasphemous. Trump defended the post by claiming it showed him "making people better" through medical practice, despite the image's religious iconography. The incident is part of a broader pattern of Trump sharing AI-generated images portraying himself in various idealized roles.
• Trump shares AI image of himself as pope — In May 2025, Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Pope, complete with white cassock, crucifix pendant, and mitre hat. The image was posted while the Catholic Church was still mourning Pope Francis's death. The post drew negative reactions and fits a pattern of Trump using AI imagery to portray himself in idealized or messianic roles.
• Trump reposts image of Jesus embracing him — On Wednesday morning, Trump reposted an AI-generated image appearing to show Jesus Christ embracing him from behind. Trump captioned the post: "The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!" The repost continued the pattern of Trump using religious imagery to elevate his persona and dismissing criticism as partisan opposition.
• Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire without Israeli security cabinet vote — Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon beginning at 5 PM EST, stating he had "excellent conversations" with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and directing JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine to work toward lasting peace. Israeli journalist Amichai Stein reported that Israel's security cabinet has not yet voted on the ceasefire, meaning Trump declared victory before one of the two parties' governing bodies officially approved it.
• Trump attacked and made false claims about the Pope — Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV, claiming the Pope made a statement saying Iran can have nuclear weapons. When a reporter corrected him, stating the Pope did not say that, Trump responded that he had the right to disagree with the Pope. Trump also declined an offer to meet with the Pope to resolve differences, stating he did not think it was necessary. Trump further claimed the Pope was "just preaching the gospel" in response to bishops' statements defending the Pope.

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• Southern Baptists endorse resolution to repeal same-sex marriage legalization — On June 10, 2025, the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., voted to endorse a resolution seeking to overturn the legalization of same-sex marriage by the U.S. Supreme Court. The resolution calls for the repeal of the Obergefell v. Hodges decision and advocates for laws affirming marriage as between one man and one woman. This move is part of a broader resolution addressing various cultural issues, including defunding Planned Parenthood and opposing transgender women's participation in women's sports.

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• Tom Homan criticizes Pope Francis's stance on immigration — Following Pope Francis's letter addressing J.D. Vance's comments, Tom Homan, a former border czar, publicly criticized the Pope, stating he should focus on church issues rather than border enforcement. Homan's remarks reflect a tension between political figures and the Church's teachings on immigration.

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• Trump posts AI-generated image of himself as pope — On May 2, 2025, Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope on his Truth Social site and the White House's official X account. The image, which appeared during the Vatican's mourning period for Pope Francis and ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope, was criticized by various Catholic organizations and figures for being offensive and mocking. The New York State Catholic Conference and Italian media expressed disapproval, while some of Trump's allies defended the post as humorous.

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• Oklahoma Legislature Fails to Block Controversial Curriculum — The Oklahoma legislature had an opportunity to block the new social studies curriculum that includes debunked election fraud claims. A resolution filed by Adam Pugh, chairman of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, aimed to send the curriculum back for further review but did not receive a vote. This inaction allows the curriculum to proceed, raising concerns about the legislative oversight of educational content.
• Right-Wing Activists Influence Oklahoma Curriculum Committee — The committee responsible for reviewing Oklahoma's new social studies standards included several right-wing activists, deviating from the norm of involving educators and experts. Members included figures like Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation and Dennis Prager of PragerU. This composition has raised concerns about the ideological bias and lack of educational expertise in the curriculum development process.
• Deceptive Tactics Used to Pass Oklahoma Curriculum Changes — Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters used deceptive tactics to pass new social studies standards, including last-minute changes that were not adequately reviewed by the State Board of Education. Walters sent the updated standards to board members just hours before a meeting, preventing thorough examination. Despite requests for a delay, Walters pressured the board to vote immediately, citing a false legislative deadline. This process has been criticized for lacking transparency and integrity.
• Oklahoma Curriculum Increases Focus on Christianity — The new Oklahoma curriculum significantly increases the focus on Christianity, with mentions of the Bible rising from two to nearly 50. The curriculum emphasizes the influence of Christian values on American history while omitting the separation of church and state. This shift aligns with the views of Christian nationalist figures involved in crafting the curriculum, raising concerns about religious bias in public education.
• Oklahoma introduces new curriculum with pro-Trump conspiracy theories — Oklahoma has introduced a new educational curriculum that includes pro-Trump conspiracy theories, according to a report by Popular Information. The curriculum reportedly presents these theories as factual content, raising concerns about the objectivity and accuracy of educational materials provided to students. This development has sparked debate over the role of political ideology in education and the potential impact on students' understanding of history and current events.
• Oklahoma's New Curriculum Includes Debunked Election Claims — Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has introduced a new social studies curriculum that includes debunked claims about the 2020 election being fraudulent. This curriculum, set to be implemented in the 2025-26 school year, requires students to analyze supposed discrepancies in the 2020 election results, despite these claims being unsupported by evidence. The curriculum's inclusion of these conspiracy theories has sparked controversy and criticism from educational organizations for promoting misinformation.
• Oklahoma High Schools to Teach 2020 Election Discrepancies — The Popular Information newsletter reported that Oklahoma high schools will require students to "identify discrepancies in 2020 election results" as part of a new curriculum. This curriculum includes conspiracy theories about the election.

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• Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission — On May 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission. The Commission is tasked with promoting and protecting religious liberty in the United States. It will consist of up to 14 members appointed by the President, including representatives from various sectors such as the private sector, educational institutions, and religious communities. The Commission will produce a comprehensive report on religious liberty, identify threats, and advise on policies to uphold religious freedoms. It will also work with the White House Faith Office and the Domestic Policy Council to recommend actions to secure religious liberty domestically and internationally.
• Trump Signs Executive Order Creating Religious Liberty Commission — Trump signed an executive order creating a Religious Liberty Commission to advise the White House Faith Office on policies and recommend executive actions. Dr. Phil McGraw was named as a member of the commission. This order reflects the administration's focus on religious issues.

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• Trump administration issues executive order imposing sanctions on ICC officials and affiliates — The Trump administration issued an executive order in February 2025 authorizing comprehensive sanctions against International Criminal Court officials, judges, and individuals and organizations assisting the ICC's investigation into Israeli crimes in Palestine. The order targeted ICC prosecutors, judges, three Palestinian human rights groups, and UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, effectively criminalizing collaboration with the court and restricting access to US financial and technology services.
• Executive Order to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias — President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14202, establishing a Task Force within the Department of Justice to eradicate anti-Christian bias. The Task Force, chaired by the Attorney General, includes members from various federal departments and agencies. Its functions include reviewing past anti-Christian policies, recommending remedial actions, and protecting religious liberties. The Task Force will submit reports to the President and is set to terminate in two years unless extended.
• Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court — President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14203, imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and suspends entry into the U.S. for ICC officials and their families, citing the ICC's investigations into U.S. and Israeli personnel as illegitimate. The order declares a national emergency to address the threat posed by the ICC's actions, which are seen as undermining U.S. sovereignty and national security.
• Trump Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court — On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The order blocks property and assets of ICC officials and restricts their entry into the United States. This action is in response to the ICC's investigations and arrest warrants against U.S. and Israeli personnel, which the U.S. government deems illegitimate. The order declares a national emergency to address these actions, citing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
• Trump signed executive order on ICC sanctions — On February 6, 2025, Trump signed an executive order authorizing economic sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the body of "improperly targeting" the United States and its allies, including Israel. Trump criticized the ICC for issuing warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes. The order grants Trump broad powers to impose asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff and family members if the US determines they are involved in investigating or prosecuting US citizens and certain allies.
• Trump signed executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court — President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency and imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court, blocking property and assets of ICC officials and suspending their entry into the United States. The order names ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan in an annex and authorizes the Secretary of State and Treasury to identify additional ICC personnel for sanctions. The order asserts that the ICC has engaged in "illegitimate and baseless actions" by investigating U.S. and Israeli personnel and issuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, and claims this threatens U.S. national security and sovereignty.