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Survey: 70% of Americans See Trump as Non-Religious

4/18/2026

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Trump's Religious Perception

A Pew Research Center survey finds 70% of U.S. adults view U.S. President Donald Trump as not too or not at all religious, up from previous years.
Among Hispanic Catholics, 80% view him as not religious, up from 60%.
Only 8% of Republicans and 5% of White evangelicals consider Trump very religious.
Since February 2024, seventy-three percent of Democrats disagree that he supports their religious beliefs.

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Trump's Faith Controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash after a now-deleted post depicting him as Jesus.
He remains in a public feud with Pope Leo, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticizing the press as 'Pharisees'.
Pastor Paula White-Cain discussed Trump's faith foundation on Real America’s Voice, noting his upbringing and Billy Graham's influence.
White-Cain highlighted a moment in Butler, Pennsylvania that she says transformed his faith journey.

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Trump's Religious Perception

A Pew Research Center survey finds 70% of U.S. adults view U.S. President Donald Trump as not too or not at all religious, up from previous years.
Among Hispanic Catholics, 80% view him as not religious, up from 60%.
Only 8% of Republicans and 5% of White evangelicals consider Trump very religious.
Since February 2024, seventy-three percent of Democrats disagree that he supports their religious beliefs.

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