Thousands gather on National Mall for Trump-backed 250th anniversary prayer rally
TL;DR
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a White House-led, Trump-backed day-long prayer festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, with attendees praising Jesus; critics said the event portrayed the United States as a Christian nation and blurred church-state boundaries.
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- Trump-backed prayer festival on National Mall draws thousands: ‘We welcome Jesus!’ The Washington Post
- National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state CNN
- Trump Begins Branding America’s 250th Anniversary as a Christian Celebration Mother Jones
- Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Founding at Rally The New York Times
- Thousands gather on National Mall for daylong prayer rally The Guardian
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