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Trump Celebrates Easter with Faith-Focused Cabinet Messages

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked Easter as Cabinet departments celebrated Christ’s resurrection on social media.
The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department posted “He is risen” messages.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a post emphasizing faith and military strength.
His Pentagon worship service included a prayer for military action against enemies.
Historically, presidents have recognized Easter in various ways and maintained church-state separation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump marked Easter as Cabinet departments celebrated Christ’s resurrection on social media.
The Department of Homeland Security and the State Department posted “He is risen” messages.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a post emphasizing faith and military strength.
His Pentagon worship service included a prayer for military action against enemies.
Historically, presidents have recognized Easter in various ways and maintained church-state separation.