Trump at National Prayer Breakfast: “Prayer Is America’s Superpower” as Faith, Life, and Freedom Take Center Stage

Key Facts

Published: February 5, 2026 Location: Washington D.C. Source: Text from Speech

• President Trump framed America’s renewal as inseparable from faith in God and respect for Christian values
• The president defended his record on religious liberty, pro-life policy, and protecting believers at home and abroad
• Trump announced a national call to prayer and rededication of America as one nation under God
• He tied law and order, national strength, and peace to spiritual renewal and moral clarity

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

WASHINGTON D.C. (Worthy News) – President Donald Trump delivered an expansive, faith-forward address at the National Prayer Breakfast, declaring that prayer remains America’s greatest strength and that the nation’s future depends on a return to God, biblical truth, and moral courage. Speaking candidly, Trump pushed back against what he called distorted media portrayals of his faith, saying his remarks are often stripped of context or humor, while emphasizing that religion in America is “back hotter than ever before.”

The president praised congressional leaders and allies for advancing faith-related priorities despite narrow margins, recounting late-night calls to rally votes on issues tied to religion, governance, and national renewal. Trump contrasted lawmakers who consistently support faith-based values with those who, in his words, reflexively oppose even broadly supported measures, arguing that resistance to religious freedom and voter integrity is ideological rather than democratic.

Trump asserted that no modern president has done more to defend religion, describing an era in which faith was sidelined by political leaders seeking “neutrality or worse.” He argued that Christians face growing hostility in public life and said believers must not retreat from civic engagement. “You have to have religion. You have to have faith. You have to have God,” Trump said, warning that a nation that abandons its spiritual foundation cannot remain great.

Throughout the speech, Trump tied faith to governance, citing policies aimed at restoring religious liberty. He highlighted the rollback of restrictions associated with the Johnson Amendment, allowing pastors and religious leaders to speak freely without fear of losing tax-exempt status. He also pointed to expanded school choice, new federal guidance protecting prayer in public schools, and the reinstatement of service members discharged over religious objections.

The president underscored his administration’s pro-life and pro-family stance, emphasizing efforts to stop taxpayer funding for abortion advocacy abroad, defend the family, protect children from gender ideology, and preserve women’s sports. Trump framed these actions as moral imperatives rooted in the belief that rights come from God, not government, echoing the Declaration of Independence’s assertion that humanity is endowed by its Creator.

Trump also addressed the persecution of Christians worldwide, recounting decisive military action against ISIS forces targeting believers and highlighting the rescue of persecuted Christians, including Miriam Ibrahim of Sudan. “When Christians come under attack,” Trump said, “they know they’re going to be defended.” He presented this commitment as both a moral duty and a defining feature of American leadership.

Domestically, the president connected faith with law and order, crediting firm enforcement for dramatic reductions in violent crime in Washington, D.C., and other major cities. He argued that families should be able to attend church without fear and that protecting worship is inseparable from protecting communities. According to Trump, spiritual revival and public safety rise together when government upholds justice and accountability.

Looking ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, Trump announced plans for a national prayer gathering on the National Mall, inviting Americans to pray, give thanks, and rededicate the nation as “one nation under God.” He described rising church attendance, record Bible sales, and increased youth engagement as signs of a broader awakening already underway.

Closing his remarks, Trump reflected on stories of faith under trial, including young believers who survived tragedy through prayer. Nearly 250 years after the founding, he said, the faith of the American people remains unbroken. “Prayer strengthens. Prayer heals. Prayer saves,” Trump declared. “Quite simply, prayer is America’s superpower.”

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