As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump has launched the “America Prays” initiative, calling the nation to recognize its dependence on God and return to its spiritual foundations. “When faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker. When faith gets stronger, our country gets stronger,” Trump said, emphasizing that America’s strength is inseparable from faith.
The initiative encourages Americans to form prayer groups, pray daily for specific national issues, and unite across denominations and faith communities. It builds on Trump’s broader faith-focused agenda during his second term, including the establishment of the White House Faith Office, the Task Force on Anti-Christian Bias, and the Religious Liberty Commission. Cabinet meetings now begin with prayer, and the administration is urging citizens to extend that practice nationwide.
Supporters such as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Dr. Ben Carson describe the moment as “a time such as this,” framing America Prays as a spiritual call to heal division, defend Judeo-Christian values, and seek national renewal. Trump has described the initiative as an invitation for all Americans to unite in prayer for the nation’s strength, peace, and prosperity—reaffirming the founders’ vision of the United States as one nation under God.
