Hegseth, Barron, evangelical leaders to join Trump event rededicating America to God
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A slate of political, military and religious leaders are scheduled to participate in a major faith-themed event on the National Mall next month, where members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet, musical guests and a list of mostly conservative Christian speakers plan to lead participants in “solemnly rededicating our country as One Nation under God.” The event, titled “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,” is part of a series of events and initiatives designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Organized by the group Freedom 250 as part of a public-private partnership with the White House and other government bodies, the gathering roughly coincides with the anniversary of an order sent by then-General George Washington in 1776 seconding the Continental Congress’ call for a day of “fasting, humiliation and prayer.” The speaker lineup for the Rededicate event, which is scheduled for May 17 and expected to last all day, appears to be represent the core of Trump’s base of conservative religious support: …







