19 June 2026,   05:25
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Donald Trump declares May 17 a national day of prayer

President Donald Trump has contemplated a lot lately about one of life`s big questions ‒ getting into heaven, writes the USA TODAY.

"The president previously suggested he`s not so sure he will. But speaking before the 74th National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, Trump told the crowd that he likes his chances.

"I really think I probably should make it", Trump said. "I mean, I`m not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people".

In a meandering 77-minute speech at the Washington Hilton hotel, Trump boasted he`s "done more for religion than any other president", arguing his predecessors in the White House "bailed out" on religion. "I don`t know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don`t", Trump said at the nonpartisan event. Trump claimed he`s brought religion and Christianity back to center of American politics and culture, touting efforts to support prayer in school, policies targeting transgender people and the creation of a White House faith office, among other actions. He announced plans to hold an event at the National Mall on May 17 to "rededicate America as one nation under God".

"Some major politicians refuse to say the word God. They don`t want to say it. I say it", Trump said, adding "there are many signs that religion is coming back" under his watch. "It`s coming back so strong. You know, your churches are filling up. You didn`t have that two years ago", he said.

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