At the annual National Prayer Breakfast on February 6, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced his latest initiative: a federal task force aimed at eliminating anti-Christian discrimination in government and society. Declaring it’s “high time” to tackle the issue, he pledged to “move heaven and earth” to protect Christian rights across the country.
As part of the plan, Trump appointed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to head the new initiative, vowing to “end all forms of discrimination against Christians immediately.” The task force will focus on government policies, religious freedom, and rising incidents of anti-Christian violence and vandalism.
According to the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, 290 attacks against Christians were documented in the U.S. in 2023 alone—a statistic Trump pointed to as evidence of growing hostility toward believers.
Alongside the task force, Trump announced the creation of a new Office of Faith at the White House, led by televangelist Paula White, his longtime spiritual advisor. The office aims to strengthen religious protections, advise on faith-based policies, and ensure Christians are not marginalized in public life.
By taking this step, Trump is doubling down on his commitment to religious freedom, a key pillar of his political platform. With the 2024 election looming, this move is widely seen as a direct appeal to evangelicals and conservative Christian voters, a core part of his base.
