President Donald Trump announced that a major national prayer event will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 17, 2026, inviting Americans from across the country to “pray, give thanks, and rededicate America as one nation under God” as part of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary.
The gathering, described as a National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving, is intended to celebrate faith, national heritage, and unity.
Trump made the announcement during the National Prayer Breakfast, where he also pledged that the Department of Education will issue new guidance to protect the right to prayer in public schools — a move he acknowledged could face legal challenges.
In his remarks, he reiterated his support for religious liberty and framed the event as a renewal of American spiritual roots.
Source: California Post.
