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President Trump Reads Scripture for "America Reads the Bible" National Event

America Reads the Bible Initiative·April 17 – April 21, 2026

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President Trump Reads Scripture for "America Reads the Bible" National Event

President Trump participated in the "America Reads the Bible" initiative by reading verses from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22. This week-long faith event celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Bible's influence in the United States. Hundreds of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the kickoff at the Museum of the Bible. The President recorded his reading from the Oval Office to be shared with a national audience through streaming services. In addition to the reading, the President issued a formal message to commemorate 250 years of the Bible in America. He described how the text has influenced the country's history, laws, and culture since the arrival of the first settlers. This participation aims to engage his faith-based supporters during the ceremonial event.
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