Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally
Summary
Thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington for a daylong Christian prayer event called Rededicate 250, marking the United States’ 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump and other top Republicans took part through speeches or video messages, focusing on a theme of the nation being united under God.Key Facts
- The event was held on May 17, 2026, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- It featured mostly conservative Christian leaders and supporters of President Trump.
- The rally emphasized a Christian vision of America, including displays of stained-glass windows with the nation’s founders and a cross.
- President Trump was expected to speak via video message; other Republicans like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and House Speaker Mike Johnson were also scheduled speakers.
- Only one non-Christian faith leader, Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Meir Soloveichik, was included in the program.
- Some religious leaders criticized the event for focusing narrowly on one Christian viewpoint, arguing it ignored the nation’s religious diversity and commitment to freedom of religion.
- The event promoted the idea that America's rights come from God, a view highlighted by participants like Pete Hegseth.
- Historians and some religious groups dispute the claim that the U.S. was founded as a solely Christian nation, noting early religious diversity including Jews, Muslims, and Indigenous beliefs.
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