Trending Now - Trump and GOP Leaders Participate in Marathon Bible Reading Event
WHO:
The Guardian - Other Trump administration officials expected to participate include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Guardian - Bunni Pounds is the founder of Christians Engaged and the lead organizer of the "America Reads the Bible" effort.
Newsweek - President Donald Trump is participating in the event.
ABC News US - Other top Republicans and conservative Christian supporters are also involved in the marathon Bible reading event.
WHAT:
The Guardian - Trump read a Bible passage from the Old Testament during the event, which was described as a celebration of the U.S.’s founding.
The Guardian - Bunni Pounds stated, “We’re making a statement during this week as America reads the Bible, that there is so much in the Bible that we can gain wisdom and discernment from, there is so much that can heal our families, that can rescue us from depression and anxiety and can heal our inner cities and heal our land.”
The Guardian - Trump’s recent actions have drawn scrutiny and division among his religious supporters, particularly after he posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus.
The Guardian - The event is described as a celebration of the U.S.'s founding.
The Guardian - Trump’s recent actions have drawn scrutiny and division among his religious supporters.
The Guardian - Trump read from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 during a video message recorded in the White House’s Oval Office, stating, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
The Guardian - The event is titled "America Reads the Bible" and is described as a “sacred opportunity to call our nation back to its spiritual foundation.”
The Guardian - The Family Policy Alliance Foundation, which organized the marathon, has pushed to defund abortion providers and restrict transgender medical care.
Newsweek - Trump will read a passage from the Bible that is long linked with American politics and evangelical Christianity.
ABC News US - The event is described as a marathon Bible reading.
WHERE:
ABC News US - The event is streamed online, though a specific location is not mentioned.
WHEN:
Newsweek - The Bible reading event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 21st, 2026.
WHY:
The Guardian - The event aims to highlight the importance of the Bible in healing families and communities, according to Bunni Pounds, who emphasized the significance of the selected scripture.
The Guardian - The event aims to highlight the importance of the Bible in healing families and communities, according to Bunni Pounds.
ABC News US - The event is aimed at engaging conservative Christian supporters.
HOW:
The Guardian - The Family Policy Alliance Foundation organized the weeklong Bible-reading marathon through its ministry, Christians Engaged.
The Guardian - The event is livestreamed by Great American Media, a Texas-based company that creates family and faith content.
The Guardian - Great American Media, a Texas-based company, livestreamed the reading from Washington DC.
Newsweek - The event will be streamed, allowing participants to read passages from the Bible.
(UPDATED April 22, 2026 19:26 UTC)
During a recent event organized by the Family Policy Alliance Foundation, Trump read a Bible passage from the Old Testament, which was part of a weeklong Bible-reading marathon aimed at emphasizing the scripture's role in healing families and communities. Bunni Pounds highlighted the importance of the Bible, stating that it offers wisdom and can help rescue individuals from depression and anxiety. However, Trump's actions, including posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, have sparked scrutiny and division among his religious supporters.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 15:22 UTC)
A significant event celebrating the founding of the U.S. is set to take place, featuring participation from Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Organized by Bunni Pounds, the founder of Christians Engaged, the gathering aims to emphasize the Bible's role in healing families and communities, especially amid recent scrutiny of Trump’s actions among his religious supporters. The event will be livestreamed by Great American Media, a Texas-based company focused on family and faith content.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 04:00 UTC)
In a video message recorded in the Oval Office, Trump read from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, emphasizing the importance of humility and prayer in healing the nation. The event, titled "America Reads the Bible," was organized by the Family Policy Alliance Foundation, which advocates for defunding abortion providers and restricting transgender medical care. Great American Media, a Texas-based company, livestreamed the reading from Washington, D.C., marking what they described as a sacred opportunity to reconnect the nation with its spiritual foundation.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 01:28 UTC)
President Trump is set to participate in a marathon Bible reading event aimed at engaging conservative Christian supporters, which will be streamed online. He will read a passage from the Bible that has long been associated with American politics and evangelical Christianity. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, on Tuesday, and will feature other top Republicans and conservative Christian figures as well.