The Trump administration has announced an “extraordinary” Holy Week celebration, demonstrating a renewed commitment to Christian traditions through the White House Faith Office. This comprehensive celebration underscores the administration’s dedication to acknowledging the Christian heritage valued by millions of Americans while fulfilling campaign promises to defend faith in the public square. What specific events has the Trump administration planned for Holy Week through the newly created Faith Office?
White House Faith Office Leads Holy Week Celebration
President Donald Trump’s administration is set to honor Holy Week with an extensive celebration organized by the newly established White House Faith Office. The administration plans several events throughout the week, including a presidential proclamation for Palm Sunday, a special Holy Week video, a pre-Easter dinner featuring Christian music and prayers, and a White House staff Easter service.
Jennifer Korn, representing the White House Faith Office, stated, “The newly created White House Faith Office is grateful to share that President Trump will honor and celebrate Holy Week and Easter with the observance it deserves.” This initiative marks a deliberate contrast to the previous administration’s approach to Easter celebrations, particularly noting last year’s controversy when the Biden White House designated Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility.
✝️"This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity." –President Trump pic.twitter.com/WdW2kRDi4p
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 13, 2025
Trump’s Commitment to Religious Liberty
The White House Faith Office was established through an Executive Order signed by President Trump, fulfilling a campaign promise made to millions of Christians across the country. The office aims to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to better serve families and communities while addressing what the administration perceives as anti-Christian bias.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the significance of this initiative, saying, “President Trump promised millions of Christians across the country that he would create a White House Faith Office, and he delivered on that promise.” As part of the Domestic Policy Council, the Faith Office will consult with faith community experts to recommend policy changes that align with American values and coordinate with agencies on religious liberty training.
This Holy Week, Christians around the World remember the Crucifixion of God’s Only Begotten Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and, on Easter Sunday, we celebrate His Glorious Resurrection and proclaim, as Christians have done for nearly 2,000 years, “HE IS RISEN!”
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— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) April 14, 2025
Holy Week Events and Presidential Message
The Holy Week celebration began with President Trump’s Palm Sunday message highlighting his administration’s commitment to defending the Christian faith in various sectors, including schools, the military, workplaces, hospitals, and government. Trump’s message focused on Christ’s sacrifice and called for prayers for the nation to remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom.
In his Palm Sunday address, President Trump stated, “We will never waver in safeguarding the right to religious liberty, upholding the dignity of life, and protecting God in our public square.” The planned Wednesday Easter dinner will feature hymns, Christian opera, prayers, and remarks from Trump, with attendance expected from Christian pastors, priests, faith leaders, and White House officials.
On Holy Thursday, a staff worship service will be held at the White House with participation from notable religious figures and worship music provided by Liberty University. President Trump’s Holy Week message emphasized, “On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness—signaling that death does not have the final word,” reinforcing the administration’s commitment to honoring the spiritual significance of this sacred Christian observance.
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- White House plans ‘extraordinary’ Holy Week as Trump honors Easter with ‘the observance it deserves’