Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of Daystar Television Network co-founder Joni Lamb, with world leaders and influential voices honoring her faith, courage and enduring impact on Christian media.
During her celebration of life, President Donald Trump sent in a special message where he called Lamb “an extraordinary woman” and “a true pioneer in Christian broadcasting.”
“Melania and I send our prayers and our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of an extraordinary woman, a friend of mine, a great person, Joni Lamb,” Trump said. “Joni was a true pioneer in Christian broadcasting, and a person of tremendous faith.”
Trump reflected on meeting Lamb years ago at Trump Tower and recalled her unwavering confidence in his political future.
“I first met Joni at Trump Tower for one of the first gatherings back in 2011,” Trump said. “She wanted me to run. She said, ‘You’re going to win, you’re going to win,’ and she was just amazing.”
He also praised her boldness and commitment to biblical truth.
“She was a strong and courageous person, never afraid to stand boldly for truth and for the Word of God,” Trump said. “She was all about God.”
Trump celebrated the worldwide influence Lamb and her late husband, Marcus Lamb, built through Daystar.
“Alongside Marcus, they built one of the largest Christian networks and ministries in the entire world, touching the lives of millions and millions of people,” Trump said. “What she did with Daystar is unbelievable.”
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He concluded by encouraging supporters to continue carrying on her legacy.
“Daystar will continue to spread faith and Christian values and love of God for generations to come,” Trump said. “Today we honor Joni. We celebrate her incredible life.”
Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared how Daystar gave him a platform during one of the most controversial seasons of his public life.
“I just considered [Joni] an extraordinary friend and a mentor and an inspiration,” Kennedy said.
Kennedy recalled appearing on Daystar in 2020 after being removed from major social media platforms.
“I had just been censored,” Kennedy said. “Mark Zuckerberg had removed my Instagram account with a million followers. I couldn’t talk on social media anymore, and all of a sudden, after 15 years of censorship, I was talking on Daystar to 2 million people.”
He credited Daystar with allowing open conversations surrounding freedom of speech and medical freedom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The only place that you could go to talk about that was Daystar,” Kennedy said. “I’m so grateful to Joni and the entire family for keeping our democracy alive during that critical period.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also honored Lamb’s steadfast support for Israel and the Jewish people.
“Joni worked tirelessly to strengthen the relationship between the evangelical Christian community and the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said.
He praised her commitment to combating anti-Semitism and defending biblical truth regarding Israel.
“Through the important platforms she built, she brought millions of people closer to God and closer to faith,” Netanyahu said. “Rest in peace, Joni, a true and great friend of Israel.”
As Christians around the world continue mourning Lamb’s passing, her influence on faith-based media, free speech conversations and unwavering biblical convictions remains deeply woven into the lives of countless believers. Though her voice may now be silent on earth, the ministry she helped build continues reaching nations with the gospel message—proof that a life surrendered fully to God can leave an eternal impact for generations to come.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
