Trump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’
Donald Trump hosted a nine-hour prayer rally on the National Mall to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event, titled 'Rededicate 250', aimed to reaffirm the nation's dedication to God, featuring various speakers and performances. Critics have raised concerns about the event's implications for the separation of church and state, arguing it reflects a political agenda rather than genuine faith.
- ▪The prayer event took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC, from 9am to 6pm Eastern US time.
- ▪Critics noted that only one speaker was non-Christian, raising concerns about inclusivity.
- ▪A Pew Research Center survey indicated a slight increase in the number of Americans who believe Christianity should be the official religion of the US.
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In PicturesNews|Donald TrumpTrump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’Critics have denounced the event as a blurring of the separation of church and state mandated by the US Constitution.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoKathy Fain from Longview, Texas, sings the National Anthem during 'Rededicate 250', a prayer gathering on May 17 [Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026The administration of United States President Donald Trump has hosted a nine-hour prayer event on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as part of its efforts to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.Sunday’s event was called “Rededicate 250: A National…
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