President Trump Has Announced His Intention To Eliminate “Anti-Christian Bias”
On Thursday, President Donald Trump unveiled plans to address what he described as “anti-Christian bias” in the U.S. by establishing a task force led by newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi. The task force will investigate allegations of Christians being “targeted” and ensure the protection of religious liberties.
Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump emphasized the importance of faith in American life, stating, “People can’t be happy without religion, without that belief. Let’s bring religion back. Let’s bring God back into our lives.”
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Why It Matters
Since returning to office last month, Trump has swiftly advanced his conservative agenda through a series of executive orders. These include measures on immigration, the termination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and policies aimed at boosting energy production and the economy.
Key actions include withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, rescinding 78 Biden-era executive orders, and implementing a federal hiring freeze. The creation of this task force aligns with Trump’s broader efforts to prioritize conservative and religious values.
What To Know
Trump announced that the Bondi-led task force will:
- Immediately halt all forms of anti-Christian discrimination within federal agencies, including the DOJ, IRS, and FBI.
- Prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism across the country.
- Defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide.
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Trump described the alleged targeting of Christians as “absolutely terrible” and vowed to address it decisively.
Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, was confirmed as U.S. Attorney General on Tuesday. Her appointment comes amid ongoing turmoil at the Justice Department, including the dismissal of career employees perceived as disloyal to Trump. Bondi will oversee the FBI, which is currently under scrutiny for its involvement in investigations related to Trump.
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Republicans have praised Bondi as a highly qualified leader capable of reforming a department they believe has unfairly targeted Trump, resulting in two indictments during his presidency.
What People Are Saying
- President Trump: “If we don’t have religious liberty, then we don’t have a free country.”
- Rachel Laser, President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State: “If Trump really cared about religious freedom, he’d address antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, and hate crimes against religious minorities. Instead, he’s dismantling federal programs that protect these groups. This task force isn’t about ending persecution—it’s about pushing a Christian Nationalist agenda.”
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What Happens Next
Trump plans to sign an executive order on Thursday to formally establish the task force and appoint Bondi as its head. The task force’s mission will be to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” and ensure the protection of religious freedoms across the country.
