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Johnson pledges billions for churches at Trump prayer rally

5/28/2026

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Speaker Mike Johnson convened a meeting with evangelical pastors during the National Jubilee of Prayer and pledged federal funding for faith-based initiatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration held the National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall to rally Christian voters before the midterms.
Johnson said the administration had billions to channel to churches for programs, urging pastors to pray, fast, “rededicate” the nation and vote.

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Speaker Mike Johnson convened a meeting with evangelical pastors during the National Jubilee of Prayer and pledged federal funding for faith-based initiatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration held the National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall to rally Christian voters before the midterms.
Johnson said the administration had billions to channel to churches for programs, urging pastors to pray, fast, “rededicate” the nation and vote.