On Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump delivered a heartfelt message to Americans, reflecting not just seasonal cheer but a commitment to embrace his Christian faith. His post on Truth Social read, “Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace and Joy for all who celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. HE IS RISEN!!”
The phrase “He is risen” holds deep theological significance. It’s not simply a celebration of an historical event—it’s an acknowledgment that Jesus Christ lives today, a belief central to Christianity. The present-tense phrasing reflects a deeper spiritual understanding, one that resonates with committed Christians.
While critics in the mainstream media have often tried to paint Trump’s faith as performative, his actions and words over the past few years suggest otherwise. Though he grew up attending Marble Collegiate Church in New York—pastored by the renowned Dr. Norman Vincent Peale—Trump’s early faith journey was influenced by Peale’s uplifting and practical teachings found in The Power of Positive Thinking. That philosophy helped shape Trump’s legendary resilience and optimism in the high-stakes world of New York real estate.
But in recent years, particularly following the failed assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump’s relationship with God seems to have taken on a more personal, heartfelt dimension. At the National Prayer Breakfast in February, he spoke candidly: “It changed something in me, I feel,” he said. “I feel even stronger. I believed in God, but I feel much more strongly about it.”
Speaking before Congress in March, Trump didn’t mince words about the hand of divine protection over his life: “I believe that my life was saved that day in Butler for a very good reason. … I was saved by God to make America great again. I believe that.”
In an age when many political figures use faith as a tool for optics, Trump’s recent words and commitment suggest something more: a man who has been tested, humbled, and spiritually awakened. As the country faces trying times, his message of hope through faith is one many Americans—especially those of Christian belief—find uplifting and sincere.
