'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump will read aloud is so potent and polarizing
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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'If my people': Here's why the Bible passage Trump will read aloud is so potent and polarizing
The scriptural passage that President Donald Trump plans to read Tuesday evening in a livestreamed Bible-reading marathon dates back to the depiction of an ancient event — but it’s one that carries a highly charged significance in the current religious and political climate. It has long been quoted and promoted by those who believe America was founded as a Christian nation and should be one. Trump is among hundreds who are taking turns reading the entire Bible aloud over the course of a week.
