White House Roundup — The King Is Coming Soon

Friday May 2, 2025

President Donald Trump on Thursday hosted on the grounds of the White House the National Day of Prayer, 2025.

He also issued a Proclamation on Thursday May 1st in which he stated that—

From the earliest days of our Nation's journey, America has been guided by the grace of Almighty God. Beginning with the opening prayer at the First Continental Congress in 1774, our faith has perpetually stood as the summit of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness. This National Day of Prayer, we thank God for His endless blessings ‑- and we ask Him to grant us fortitude, wisdom, and a renewed spirit of justice as we continue the work to save our country and restore our national promise.

Further, President Trump also added that—

Across every chapter of our grand American story -- from General George Washington's humble prayer at Valley Forge to Reverend Billy Graham's legendary rallies in the heart of Manhattan to the somber National Prayer Service in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, our greatest leaders have always recognized the necessity of faith, prayer, and devotion to God.

Finally, President underscored that—

This National Day of Prayer, we recognize that the true strength of the American spirit has always been found in churches, chapels, pews, parishes and synagogues, and the hearts and souls of our citizens of faith. Today and every day, we bow our heads in prayer to thank God for His countless gifts and to ask for His divine protection. Above all, we acknowledge that prayer is the foundation of our past, the guiding hand of our present, and the light of our future.

At the National Prayer Event: President Trump Announced Religious Liberty Commission

President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission after his address to the nation. When President Trump signed the Executive Order, he was flanked by Members of the Commission, Members of Congress and Members of his Cabinet.

During the National Day of Prayer event in the President Trump invited certain members of the newly established Religious Liberty Commission. They include:

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Chair)

Dr. Ben Carson (Vice Chair)

Pastor Franklin Graham

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik

Pastor Paula White

And several other esteemed members.

Note:

Pastor White was an advisor to President Donald Trump in the Faith and Opportunity Initiative during his first term in office, and now she serves as the Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office.

Below are photos from the event in the White House Rose Garden, by Cherub Nicholls