U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a message during Easter week, vowing to stand up for Christianity and emphasizing his belief in the divinity and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In a detailed Palm Sunday message released by the White House on Sunday, Trump referred to Jesus Christ as the “living Son of God,” and celebrated His victory over death.
Trump said: “This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity.
My Administration renews its promise to defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and halls of government.
May God bless you and your family during this special time of year.”
Following the assassination attempt on Trump’s life last year, he publicly acknowledged his faith, crediting God for his survival and declaring that he was saved.
On Friday, the White House displayed a painting showing Trump bloodied and raising a clenched fist in defiance during the attack last July.
In a symbolic move, the White House replaced former President Barack Obama’s portrait with this dramatic image of Trump during the assassination attempt.