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Later today, President Trump will take part in a nationwide Bible reading from the Oval Office
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It's part of a week-long event called America Reads the Bible, where hundreds of participants are reading Scripture from start to finish
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Trump's segment is pre-recorded and set to air tonight during the 6 p.m. hour
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reading from the Old Testament Book of Second Chronicles. The White House is framing the moment as a call to faith and national identity
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In a statement, Trump said, quote, Together we will honor Holy Scripture, renew our faith
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usher in a historic resurgence of religion on American shores, and rededicate the United States as one nation under God
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The event comes after a week of friction between Trump and the Pope over the war in Iran
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and backlash from some Christians after Trump posted, then deleted, an AI-generated image appearing to show himself as Jesus
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Trump in prayer and past religious moments shows this is not new
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from campaign trail appearances to the widely seen moment holding a Bible
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outside St. John's Church in Washington in 2020. The reading itself is part of a broader push from organizers and allies
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to elevate religion in public life, with nearly 500 participants, many tied to Trump and the evangelical movement
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Tonight's reading, prominently placed in the evening lineup, is expected to draw significant attention
