Fox News interrupted its regular programming on Monday morning, September 8, for a live address by former President Donald Trump from Washington, D.C. Speaking at the Museum of the Bible, Trump focused on religion in America and declared what he described as a major triumph over the “woke agenda.”
Addressing the White House Religious Liberty Commission, Trump highlighted challenges to religious freedom in U.S. schools and claimed that significant progress had been made over the past eight months. “The woke agenda is practically gone,” he said.
Trump used a gardening metaphor to caution against complacency, comparing lingering cultural opposition to stubborn weeds: “It’s deep-seated; we have to make sure it’s out. You think you’ve killed it, then it starts growing again.” He emphasized his commitment to protecting prayer in public schools and mentioned new guidance from the Department of Education.
In his remarks, Trump stressed the importance of faith for national strength: “To have a great nation, you have to have religion. I believe that so strongly, there has to be something after we go through all of this, and that something is God.” He also argued that students in public schools are being exposed to “anti-religious propaganda,” despite longstanding legal protections for school prayer.
Trump announced updates to Department of Education policies but did not provide immediate specifics. He added that institutions like the Smithsonian are undergoing “big changes,” reflecting efforts initiated during his administration.
The White House Religious Liberty Commission, established by Trump in May via executive action, includes up to 14 presidential appointees from diverse societal sectors. The commission is tasked with producing a detailed report on religious diversity in America and proposing measures to protect religious freedoms.
White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers framed the faith-based initiative as part of national identity: “President Trump has revived one of America’s most prominent and powerful founding principles: We are one nation under God.”
Ending the address after a prayer by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, Trump reaffirmed his vision of a faith-driven America: “We will defend our liberties, our values, our sovereignty, and our freedom. We’re at the very beginning of a golden age,” before leaving to a rendition of Amazing Grace.
The phrase "one nation under God" was not part of the "founding principles". The phrase "under God" was added in 1954 in an attempt to differentiate the US from the "godless Communists"
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