Former President Donald Trump participated in the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol, a tradition spanning over 70 years. In his speech, he emphasized themes of love, faith, and forgiveness while acknowledging the challenges he faced following his impeachment trial. The event also saw a large Ukrainian delegation attend, advocating for religious freedom as a reason for continued U.S. support.
President Donald Trump joined the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday morning, honoring a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition.The annual event brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship.Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president to attend the prayer breakfast, in February 1953, and every president since has spoken at the gathering.
A Ukrainian delegation is also expected to send a large cohort to attend the breakfast, arguing that the protection of religious freedom is a reason for the continued U.S. aid to Kyiv in its war against Russia, according to Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas are the honorary co-chairs of this year’s prayer breakfast.
Trump’s last National Prayer Breakfast speech came after he was acquitted on Feb. 5, 2020, during his first impeachment trial.Trump highlighted themes of love, faith, and forgiveness during his speech, but acknowledged he was still learning. “They love people and sometimes they hate people,” he said, referring to people of faith. “I’m sorry. I apologize. I’m trying to learn. … It’s not easy. When they impeach you for nothing and then you’re supposed to like them it’s not easy folks, I do my best.”Trump: U.S.
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