He Wants It Big, Strong, and Everywhere – Trump’s Controversial Demand Shocks the Nation!

At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump urged Americans to embrace religion more strongly, declaring, “We have to bring religion back.” Speaking to a bipartisan crowd, he emphasized that faith could help bridge political divides, even joking that it might inspire Democrats and Republicans to share a meal together.

Trump’s speech blended personal anecdotes, policy affirmations, and lighthearted humor. He reminisced about attending a Billy Graham crusade in 1957, saying he enjoyed it more than any baseball game. He insisted that the nation’s problems stem from a decline in religious influence and stressed the need for a revival of faith in public life.

“We have to bring it back much stronger. It’s one of the biggest problems that we’ve had over the last fairly long period of time,” he said. “We have to bring it back.”

His remarks aligned with his long-standing promise to prioritize conservative Christian values in governance. Throughout his campaign and early presidency, Trump took a strong stance against transgender rights, saying, “God created two genders, male and female.” He reinforced that belief with an executive order stating that the federal government would recognize only two sexes, which he wrote “are not changeable.”

Additionally, Trump pledged to form a task force to investigate “anti-Christian bias” and assured religious leaders they would have direct communication with the Oval Office. His previous administration was widely praised by conservative Christians for appointing Supreme Court justices who ultimately overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion rights.

However, his relationship with religious leaders has not been without tension. Following his inauguration last month, Trump criticized a sermon by Rev. Mariann Budde, who had called for mercy for LGBTQ+ individuals and migrants. Even some longtime allies, like New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan, have clashed with his administration over hardline immigration policies. Evangelical groups, too, have objected to his rollback of refugee programs and the removal of churches from the list of “sensitive areas,” which allowed immigration enforcement officers to target places of worship. These groups argue that churches should remain sanctuaries for those in need.

During his speech, Trump sought to strike a more unifying tone, portraying religion as a force that could mend political divisions. “We have to put our country first, making America stronger and greater and more exceptional than ever before, and we have to make religion a much more important factor now,” he said. “If we do that, it’s going to be our job is just going to be much easier. It unifies people. It brings people together. Democrats are going to be able to have lunch again and dinner with Republicans.”

While advocating for unity, Trump also made it clear that compromise on certain issues, such as transgender rights, would be difficult. He recounted a conversation with someone who opposed his executive order banning transgender women from female sports. “He’s a good person and just believes it, and just believes it, it’s not going to be easy to convince him otherwise,” Trump said. But he quickly dismissed the idea of a middle ground, saying, “It’s hard to have a middle ground if there’s two ways. I mean, you can either do it or you can’t.”

Trump also revisited a well-known moment from the assassination attempt in Butler, PA, last year. With his signature humor, he joked, “It didn’t affect my hair, can you believe it? Might have touched it, but not where it counts.”

His speech stood in stark contrast to his 2020 address at the same event, where he openly criticized political rivals like House Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Senator Mitt Romney, questioning the sincerity of their faith. This time, he took a different approach, focusing more on the power of religion to unite rather than divide.

Trump’s remarks reaffirmed his commitment to making faith a central part of American public life, ensuring that his conservative Christian supporters remain a driving force in his political agenda. Whether his message of religious unity will resonate beyond his base remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—he believes that bringing religion back is essential for America’s future.