President Donald Trump decided to speak on the power of prayer during the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast.
The 74th Annual Prayer Breakfast, which was held at the U.S. Capitol, included remarks from Faith Office Leader Paula White-Cain, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. During his keynote remarks, the president addressed the power of prayer and the future of faith in the nation.
“Almost 250 years after our Founding Fathers took one of the greatest leaps of faith in human history, the story…it reminds us that prayers strengthen, prayers heal, prayer empowers and prayer saves,” Trump said. “Quite simply, prayer is America’s superpower. It really is a superpower. And it always has been and it always will be.”
He also discussed an upcoming rededication ceremony for America to God, which will take place on May 17.
“I’m pleased to announce that on May 17, 2026, that we’re inviting Americans from all across the country to come together on our National Mall to pray, to give thanks…we’re going to rededicate America as one nation under God…I’ve always said you just can’t have a great country if you don’t have religion. You have to believe in something. You have to believe that what we’re doing there’s a reason for it. There has to be a reason for it.”
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The president further reflected on his first term, border security, and faith protections in schools.
“Today, I’m also pleased to announce that the Department of Education is officially issuing its new guidance to protect the right to prayer in our public schools,” the president stated.
He then brought up his controversial comments about not making it into heaven during the breakfast.
“I was being funny…you can’t be sarcastic with [the media] because they write your words…I was just having fun. I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I’m not a perfect candidate, but I did a lot of good for perfect people.”
In a time of great spiritual hunger, the call to pray is more than a tradition—it is an invitation to national renewal, moral clarity, and a return to the foundation that has carried America through its most difficult and historic moments.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
