Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary
The Trump administration hosted a Shabbat gathering at the White House in connection with the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump encouraged Jewish Americans to observe the Sabbath as part of the commemorative events. The gathering highlighted efforts to engage religious communities in national celebrations.
- ▪The Trump administration organized a White House Shabbat event for the US Semiquincentennial.
- ▪President Trump called on Jewish Americans to mark the Sabbath in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.
- ▪The event was part of broader outreach to religious groups during the Trump presidency.
- ▪A photo from 2019 shows a man wearing a yarmulke featuring Trump's image at a Republican Jewish Coalition meeting.
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Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary Trump’s administration hosted a White House Shabbat gathering after the president urged Jewish Americans to observe the sabbath for the US 250th anniversary.A man wears a Trump yarmulke while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019.(photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS)
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