Overview

• President Trump issued a Palm Sunday message reaffirming his administration's promise to defend Christian faith in schools, workplaces, and government institutions.
• The newly created White House Faith Office is spearheading Holy Week celebrations, fulfilling a key campaign promise to millions of Christians.
• Planned events include a Holy Week proclamation, a special video message, an Easter dinner with faith leaders, and a staff worship service on Holy Thursday.
• The administration's Holy Week observances are presented as a deliberate contrast to the previous administration’s policies, which were criticized by Trump officials for sidelining Christian traditions.
• The series of celebrations underscores the administration's broader emphasis on religious nationalism and its alignment with traditional Christian values.