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Prayer Meeting with President Trump Sparks Concern Over Election-Season Politicization
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The Prayer Event and White House Publication
A delegation of bishops gathered with President Trump for a brief prayer. While the bishops did not grant permission for public distribution, a video and photographs were captured during the session. The White House subsequently posted the video and photos online, prompting the bishops to worry that the footage could be interpreted as a political endorsement ahead of the election.
Bishops’ Reactions
Bishop Grob expressed alarm that the group’s participation might be seen as a partisan act, noting that he began receiving messages of “serious concern” about inadvertently supporting a political campaign.
Official Statements & Responses
The White House’s action consisted of posting the recorded video and photographs on its official channels. No formal comment was issued by the administration regarding the bishops’ concerns about the timing of the release.
Verbatim Quote
- “We were then directed to stand behind him and pray. After which several photos were taken and we were ushered out. Unbeknownst to the group of bishops a video was also taken. But permission for the public distribution or posting of either the video or photos was not given by the bishops,” — Grob
This concise account reflects the limited information available, focusing on the core event, the bishops’ expressed concerns, and the White House’s role in disseminating the material.