Overview
- The White House published a presidential message on Reformation Day, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, formally commemorating Martin Luther’s 1517 actions and urging Christians to draw strength from Scripture.
- The message credits William Tyndale’s 1526 English New Testament and Martin Luther’s reforms with expanding access to Scripture and shaping the language of Bibles used by America’s founders.
- President Trump wrote that prayer and faith in God have been central to the nation’s character and said his administration is working to restore the moral and religious foundations that have sustained the republic.
- The statement pledges to support citizens of faith and to defend religion’s place in the public square, language that signals priority for religious-liberty advocates and faith communities.
- Conservative outlets amplified the message and noted the President and First Lady also shared Halloween outreach from the White House, underscoring the day’s mix of ceremonial faith recognition and routine cultural engagement.