Donald Trump Joins America Reads the Bible Event | National News
Donald Trump will take part in a national reading as part of the America Reads the Bible initiative. The prerecorded segment will air Tuesday evening from the Oval Office.
Event overview
The weeklong America Reads the Bible event features nearly 500 readers. Organizers described it as a chance to call the nation back to its spiritual foundations.
Many participants are senior Republicans. The lineup includes Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Trump’s reading details
Trump recorded a roughly 2½-minute reading. It will be broadcast between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the scheduled night.
He will read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 from the Old Testament. The passage urges humility, prayer, repentance, and promises God’s hearing and healing.
Controversy before the reading
The president’s participation followed recent public clashes with Pope Leo XIV. The dispute intensified after Trump posted a controversial image depicting the pope in a Christlike pose.
That image sparked strong backlash and was taken down. Trump also criticized the pope on Truth Social over comments about the war in Iran.
Pope response and wider reaction
Pope Leo XIV answered by saying he is not afraid of the Trump administration. The exchange drew attention in national news and among religious leaders.
Filmogaz.com will monitor further developments and coverage as the America Reads the Bible readings continue. The weeklong series is expected to keep drawing public interest.
