Trump Launches Christian Protection Force

Trump announced new initiatives to protect Christians from religious discrimination at the National Prayer Breakfast

He plans to establish a presidential commission on religious liberty

Attorney General Pam Bondi will lead a task force to "eradicate anti-Christian bias"

A new White House Faith Office will be created, led by Rev. Paula White

Trump promised protection for Christians in schools, military, government, workplaces, hospitals, and public squares

The task force will focus on stopping "all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination" within federal government

Trump referenced making America "one nation under God"

Context includes recent FBI controversy over memo about "Radical-Traditionalist Catholics"

This follows Biden administration's separate initiatives on antisemitism and Islamophobia

Trump has historically accused opponents of persecuting Christians and infringing on religious liberty