How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify its actions
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner prays during a Cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Feb. 26, 2025, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also bows his head. Pool photo/AP hide caption
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American presidents have long used scripture as a rhetorical resource to frame important moments in the nation’s history. But the Trump administration has used the Bible in different ways to publicly frame policies such as immigration crackdowns and military actions abroad.
NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose explores specific instances when Trump administration officials have invoked the Bible to back the president’s agenda.
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This episode was produced by Sarah Ventre and Karen Zamora.
It was edited by Daniel Burke and William Troop.
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