Politics
Trump Vows to Make America ‘More Religious’ Than Ever Before in Easter Message
By Jake Beardslee · April 21, 2025
Trump Promises a ‘More Religious’ America in Easter Post
In an Easter Sunday message posted to Truth Social, President Donald Trump vowed to make the United States “more religious” than ever before, signaling his ongoing use of faith-based messaging during his second term. The White House / Wikimedia
“Bigger, Better, Stronger—and More Religious,” Trump Writes
"We are, together, going to make America bigger, better, stronger, wealthier, healthier, and more religious, than it has ever been before!!!" Trump wrote, signing the message as “DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” @WhiteHouse / X
Message Echoes MAGA Themes, Appeals to Religious Base
The post mirrored the rhythm of Trump’s well-known “Make America Great Again” slogan, serving as a familiar rhetorical device to energize supporters and emphasize his cultural priorities during his second term. James McNellis / Wikimedia
Trump Continues Focus on Religious Expression in Public Life
Trump, who was raised Presbyterian and now identifies as a non-denominational Christian, has continued to emphasize religious expression in public life during his second term. The White House / Wikimedia
Church-State Debate Reignited by Renewed Religious Push
This approach comes amid ongoing national debate over the separation of church and state, a principle enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The amendment reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." Yet interpretations of this clause continue to spark legal and political disputes. Ed Uthman / Wikimedia
Supreme Court, States Advance Public Religious Displays
In recent years, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has issued rulings that allow for greater religious presence in public institutions. Several Republican-led states have pushed legislation to include the Bible in school curricula and display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and courthouses. Joe Ravi / Wikimedia
Critics Question Which Faith Is Being Promoted
Public responses to Trump’s message were sharply divided. Will Wright, host of the Faithful Politics podcast, asked on X, "'More religious'? Whose religion are we talking about now?" The White House / Wikimedia
Evangelical Leader Praises Trump’s Approach
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham, in contrast, wrote: "It is such a blessing to have an Administration that recognizes the importance of faith and isn't afraid to call on the name of Jesus Christ. God bless them!" The White House / Wikimedia
Pew: Religious Affiliation Declining Despite Political Spotlight
Despite this renewed emphasis on faith, overall religious affiliation in the U.S. is declining. Pew Research has documented a steady drop in Americans identifying as Christian, from 78% in 2007 to 63% in 2024, with younger generations increasingly identifying as non-religious. Nikko Tan / Pexels