National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Ekpenyong Emmanuel
President Donald Trump has launched a fresh assault on what he sees as anti-Christian bias in the US government, announcing the creation of a task force to tackle the issue head-on.
The move is part of a broader push by Trump to reassert conservative values and protect the rights of Christian Americans.
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Trump declared that the task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, would work to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” in government agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service, and the FBI.
The mission of the task force, Trump explained, would be to “immediately halt all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination” and to prosecute “anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society.”
Trump also emphasized his commitment to protecting Christians in all areas of American life, saying, “We will protect Christians in our schools, in our military and our government, in our workplaces, hospitals and in our public squares.”
The creation of the task force is just the latest move in Trump’s efforts to shore up support among conservative Christians, who have been a key constituency for the president.
Despite facing criticism for his own personal conduct, Trump has positioned himself as a champion of Christian values and a defender of religious freedom.
In addition to the task force, Trump also announced the creation of a “White House faith office” to be led by his spiritual advisor, Paula White.
The office will focus on promoting faith-based initiatives and advising the president on matters related to religion and spirituality.
Trump’s moves have been welcomed by conservative Christian groups, who see them as a significant step forward in the fight against anti-Christian bias and persecution.
However, critics argue that the task force and faith office are merely attempts to score political points with Trump’s base and undermine the separation of church and state.
