President Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus pandemic
President
Trump and members of the coronavirus task force hold news conference
from the White House, detailing additional steps the federal government
is taking to stop the spread of coronavirus.
President Trump declared on Friday a National Day of Prayer for this upcoming Sunday, shortly after declaring a state of emergency amid the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic.
“We
are a Country that, throughout our history, has looked to God for
protection and strength in times like these….,” Trump tweeted. “No
matter where you may be, I encourage you to turn towards prayer in an
act of faith. Together, we will easily PREVAIL!”
The annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for May 7. Trump’s
announcement came after he declared a national emergency over the
coronavirus pandemic, in addition to partnerships with several large
companies to expand testing for the illness.
Trump has large support from white evangelical Christians and Catholic voters. As president, he’s championed religious liberty and called for greater religious freedoms, such as strengthening prayer in public schools.
In
addition to the updated guidance on prayer in schools, the Trump
administration also took action across nine federal agencies, releasing
proposed rules to ensure religious organizations are not discriminated
against by the federal government.
“In America we celebrate faith. We cherish religion,” he said during his State of the Union address last month. “We lift our voices in prayer and we raise our sights to the glory of God.”
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