Trump executive order stands up presidential religious liberty commission
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Trump Creates Religious Liberty Commission
Above: Head of the White House Faith Office Paula White sings as she stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump and other religious leaders during a National Day of Prayer event at the White House on May 1, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
This commission represents a crucial step in protecting Americans' constitutional right to religious freedom after the Biden administration systematically targeted people of faith. This commission will finally address the weaponization of government against religious Americans and restore faith to its rightful central place in national life.
Left narrative
Trump's rambling speech showed he can hardly focus on religious liberty and proved he's pandering to religious leaders by forming this commission, which will dangerously blur the constitutional separation of church and state. The administration appears focused on advancing a particular religious agenda for political gain rather than protecting all religions.