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President Donald Trump is set to grace the National Prayer Breakfast with his presence, continuing a tradition that dates back over 70 years. This cherished event, which can best be described as the ultimate bipartisan family reunion in the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill, aims to gather lawmakers from both sides for some good ol’ fellowship and a healthy dose of humility. Trump will also partake in a second prayer breakfast hosted by a private group at a posh Washington hotel, proving he won’t let a little thing like a tradition stand in the way of making a spectacle of himself.
Last time Trump attended this heartwarming gathering, he left jaws on the floor faster than a politician can change their stance on an important issue. His final appearance during his first term was nothing short of history-making, occurring the very day after the Senate decided it was time to acquit him during impeachment debacle number one. Instead of praying in silence, he decided to serve up a side of spicy commentary directed at some of his most vocal critics, particularly then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Mitt Romney. The man might as well have been hosting his own roast.
In a delightful twist of irony, Trump poked fun at the very essence of virtue signaling, specifically targeting those who leveraged their faith as a political tool. He made it quite clear that he’d rather not mingle with folks who hide behind their prayer shawls while plotting to stab him in the back—again, an apt description of the shenanigans often seen in the hallowed halls of Congress. Holding up newspapers that touted his acquittal, he made the event a personal stage, blending spiritual reflection with a performance worthy of any stand-up comedy club.
President Donald Trump will participate in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. Trump will also speak at a… https://t.co/0ZwRRsth0H
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) February 6, 2025
The National Prayer Breakfast is so steeped in tradition that even President Dwight D. Eisenhower can be found shaking hands with its history, having kicked off this illustrious tradition in February 1953. A parade of presidents has since followed suit, recognizing the breakfast as an opportunity to promote unity and lift up their voices to the heavens—though who knows how sincere this has been over the last eight decades.
As for this year’s co-chairs, the lineup shows that even the prayer breakfast can’t completely escape the endless tug-of-war between Republicans and Democrats. Sen. Maggie Hassan, a Democrat from New Hampshire, and Republican Sen. Roger Marshall from Kansas are co-helming this year’s event, proving yet again that politicians of all stripes are more than happy to break bread and share a few laughs while pretending to pray together. But let’s not forget the fallout from 2023 when the breakfast split into two factions, leading to a dramatic reshaping of the once-unified breakfast bonanza. Apparently, when it comes to faith, unity can sometimes be as hard to find as a decent budget proposal in Washington.
