President Trump Has Followed Through On His Campaign Promise to Believers
Six months into his return to the White House, President Trump has moved quickly to expand protections for Christians and put faith back at the center of American public life. Here are 6 of the major moves he has made for people of faith.
1. Launched the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias
On February 6, Trump signed an executive order creating the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias inside the Department of Justice. Chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the task force reviews federal agencies for anti-Christian discrimination, recommends policy changes, and drops politically motivated cases against Christians.
Key Quote:
“We are ending the weaponization of government against people of faith.” — Pam Bondi
Sidebar Fact:
📅 First meeting held April 2025
2. Softened Enforcement of the Johnson Amendment
While not formally repealed, the Johnson Amendment has been effectively neutralized.
In July 2025, the IRS announced that churches may endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status, so long as their political activity mirrors that of secular nonprofits.
Key Quote:
“Pastors should be able to speak freely without fear of the IRS.” — President Trump
Sidebar Fact:
📜 Original Johnson Amendment signed into law in 1954
3. Pardoned 23 Pro-Life Activists
On January 23, Trump pardoned 23 pro-life Christians prosecuted under the Biden administration’s FACE Act—many for praying outside abortion facilities.
Key Quote:
“These were peaceful people, unfairly targeted for their beliefs.” — President Trump
Sidebar Fact:
✝️ Several pardoned activists were in their 70s and 80s
4. Re-Established the White House Faith Office
On February 7, Trump re-established the White House Faith Office, naming Paula White-Cain as director. The office works with faith leaders nationwide, offers religious liberty training, and connects ministries with federal grant opportunities.
Key Quote:
“Faith will guide this administration’s work.” — Paula White-Cain
Sidebar Fact:
🏛 Originally created in 2001 under President George W. Bush
5. Created the Religious Liberty Commission
On May 1, —the National Day of Prayer—Trump launched the Religious Liberty Commission, chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick with Dr. Ben Carson as vice chair. It includes leaders like Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron.
Key Quote:
“We’re here to defend the rights of all people of faith.” — Dan Patrick
Sidebar Fact:
🌎 Commission’s work includes international religious freedom issues
6. Promoted a ‘Make Religion Great Again’ Culture in Government
Policies have been introduced to encourage prayer, faith-based displays, and religious expression in federal workplaces. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released guidance to ensure federal agencies protect and promote employees’ rights to religious expression in the workplace and reinforces the federal government’s commitment to fostering a workplace free from religious discrimination, aligning with constitutional protections and federal law.
Key Quote:
“We’re bringing religion back to our country.” — President Trump
Sidebar Fact:
🙏 First National Day of Prayer was in 1952 under President Truman
