04/04/2026

Those who didn’t like the compliment need to check out the definition of PERSECUTION.

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noun

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1. hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs:

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Trump posts ‘Holy Week’ videos after Easter event uproar

President Donald Trump released two ‘Holy Week’ videos featuring Bible readings just days after a controversial White House Easter lunch was deleted from official channels. The original event drew backlash after his faith adviser Paula White-Cain compared him to Jesus Christ, sparking accusations of blasphemy and church-state overreach. The new videos repurpose audio from the deleted lunch, reframing the moment amid ongoing criticism and scrutiny of Trump’s religious messaging.

Holy Week videos repurpose deleted event

In the wake of a deleted White House Easter lunch video, President Trump released two new ‘Holy Week’ videos featuring Bible readings and religious commentary. The audio was drawn from the controversial lunch, edited with a Kenny G-style saxophone score, and included Trump’s reflections on Jesus’ resurrection. The move appears aimed at reframing the narrative after the original event’s unfiltered footage sparked widespread criticism. Mediaite

Easter lunch remarks ignite theological backlash

During the Easter lunch, Paula White-Cain likened Trump’s legal and political struggles to Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion, calling him a ‘great champion of faith.’ Critics, including theologians and clergy, labeled the remarks ‘blasphemous’ and ‘heresy,’ warning against distorting Christian teachings for political purposes. Social media amplified the outrage, with many questioning the mixing of church and state and Trump’s personal religiosity. Mediaite + 4

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From closed-door lunch to viral controversy

The Easter lunch was initially listed as closed to press, but the White House unexpectedly live-streamed it for over an hour. The stream captured White-Cain’s remarks and Trump’s subdued demeanor, before being deleted from official platforms. Despite the deletion, clips circulated widely online, fueling further criticism and framing the event as political theater rather than a purely religious gathering. Mediaite + 3

Religious messaging as political capital

The video release fits into Trump’s longstanding strategy of courting evangelical support, reinforced by his creation of the White House Faith Office and other pro-religion policies. His Good Friday message tied national greatness to religious belief, claiming a resurgence of faith in America. Analysts note that such messaging strengthens his bond with a key voting bloc while deflecting from controversies by invoking shared religious identity. 

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Reason for the kerfuffle is – those folks know they are guilty. The truth is like a thorn in their side.

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