Trump Bringing Religion Back To Schools
President Donald Trump is taking a historic step to protect prayer in America’s public schools, a move that champions the rights of millions of families of faith who feel silenced by decades of anti-religious policies.
Speaking Monday at a Justice Department Religious Liberty Commission meeting, Trump announced that his administration will soon issue new federal guidance guaranteeing “total protection” for students who pray in public schools.
“The Department of Education will soon issue new guidance protecting prayer in our public schools — and it will be total protection,” Trump declared to thunderous applause.
Trump: Faith Is the Foundation of America
Trump spoke passionately about how removing faith from schools has harmed the nation:
“For most of our country’s history, the Bible was in every classroom. Today, many schools push anti-religious propaganda, and some students are even punished for their beliefs. It’s absolutely ridiculous,” Trump said.
“When faith gets weaker, our country gets weaker. When faith grows stronger, America grows stronger. Right now, we are entering a time of renewal after some very rough years.”
Education Department Backs Trump’s Vision
Education Department spokeswoman Savannah Newhouse confirmed full support for Trump’s plan: “The Department of Education is proud to help President Trump protect religious liberty in schools across the country.”
This announcement sets the stage for a major shift in how schools handle religious expression and comes at a time when many parents and communities are pushing back against what they see as anti-Christian bias in public education.
The Fight Over School Prayer: A 60-Year Battle
Prayer in public schools has been a deeply divisive issue for more than half a century.
Key Supreme Court rulings in the 1960s banned school-sponsored prayer, even if it was voluntary:
- Engel v. Vitale (1962): Struck down state-written prayers in classrooms.
- Abington v. Schempp (1963): Ended mandatory Bible readings in schools.
Later cases even blocked clergy-led graduation prayers and student-led prayers at football games, stripping schools of any official role in promoting faith.
Past Presidents Tried — Trump Delivers
Many presidents have fought to restore prayer to schools:
- Ronald Reagan pushed for a constitutional amendment in the 1980s, but Democrats blocked it.
- George W. Bush issued guidance in 2003 defending students’ rights to pray privately, as long as schools weren’t directly involved.
- Obama’s administration kept those rules but did little to expand religious protections.
Now, Trump is going farther than any president in decades, vowing to protect students from being silenced or punished for their beliefs.
Why This Matters to America’s Future
Millions of Christian families feel their values are under attack. Trump’s plan will restore the rights of students to openly pray, read the Bible, and express their faith at graduations, sporting events, and other school activities.
This move could energize conservative voters heading into the next election and reignite the national debate over America’s moral direction.
Bottom Line
President Trump’s bold action isn’t just about prayer in schools — it’s about defending the very foundation of America’s freedoms.
With faith and family under assault, his plan represents a turning point for communities who believe in God, country, and the Constitution.
