The prayer jubilee “Rededicate 250” announced by Donald Trump aims to highlight the “Christian roots” of the United States. This is a way for the leader to strengthen his messianic discourse presenting himself as a chosen one of God who came to save America.
“Rededicate 250”, a massive prayer jubilee that will take place on the National Mall in Washington on May 17, seeks to “Dedicate the United States of America to God.” The goal of the festival, announced with great fanfare by Donald Trump last February, is to promote the history and foundations of a nation that, according to the spiritual adviser to the White House Paula White-Cain, is built on Christian values and the Bible. The program includes praise and speeches by dozens of Christian speakers, including the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A highlight of the event will be the speech by the American president, whose words are crucial as Donald Trump is believed to be, according to Paula White-Cain, “chosen by God.”
While the Republican leader has never shied away from religious references during his two terms, these references are now emphasized.
