Trump will participate in marathon Bible-reading event with other top Republicans
Summary
President Donald Trump and many top Republican leaders are taking part in a week-long event where they read the Bible aloud, called America Reads the Bible. The event aims to highlight the role of Christianity in America’s history and is livestreamed from the Museum of the Bible and other places.Key Facts
- President Trump is featured reading a Bible passage about national repentance.
- The event is tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, called America 250.
- It is meant to encourage a "return to the spiritual foundation" of the country.
- The reading includes various Republican leaders and Christian supporters.
- The event is livestreamed from the Museum of the Bible in Washington and other locations.
- Some passages used reflect the belief that America is a Christian nation.
- Critics say the event is partisan and tries to link U.S. history closely to Christianity, a view many historians disagree with.
- White evangelical Christians are a key part of President Trump’s voter base.
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