‘He Is Risen!’: Trump Posts Easter Message of Devotion to the Nation

President Donald Trump, who in his wheeling and dealing developer years in New York was never described as a religious man, posted a particularly reverent post to the nation for Easter Sunday.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace and Joy for all who celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. HE IS RISEN!!”

The phrase “He is risen” is a significant one for Christians as it is stated in the present tense, signifying Christ is a living presence in the world and their lives. It’s a distinction typically only known to those who are more deeply committed to the Christian faith.

While Trump evoked the Bible frequently in both of his presidential campaigns, and has said he was raised as a Presbyterian, one of his biographers wrote that his church attendance as a young man was geared toward secular success.

Trump and his parents attended the Marble Collegiate Church, a New York congregation pastored by iconic minister Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Trump was married in Peale’s church. His parents’ funerals were held there as well. (Read more from “‘He Is Risen!’: Trump Posts Easter Message of Devotion to the Nation” HERE)

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