President Donald Trump is set to participate in a nationwide Bible-reading event titled “America Reads the Bible,” which began on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and will run through Saturday, April 25, 2026. The initiative, organized by Christians Engaged, features nearly 500 public figures reading passages from Genesis to Revelation in sequence. Trump’s scheduled contribution is a reading of 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 from the Oval Office, planned for a prime evening slot on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
The passage Trump will read has been described by organizers as a longstanding prayer for the nation during times of hardship. According to Bunni Pounds, founder and president of Christians Engaged, the selection was intentional and not random. She stated that during prayerful consideration of scripture passages, it became clear that 2 Chronicles 7:14—often cited in American public life—holds particular significance as a call to humility, prayer, and repentance for healing the land.
The event’s online schedule confirms Trump’s appearance as a “special guest” alongside other notable participants, including former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson and members of Congress. Carson has previously spoken about a spiritual awakening among younger Americans, which he linked to growing resistance to secular trends in a February 2026 address at the National Religious Broadcasters conference.
Organizers emphasize that the weeklong effort marks 250 years of the Bible’s presence in American public life, tracing its influence from the nation’s founding. The reading format involves daily segments delivered by various leaders, with the full canon being read aloud over the course of the week. Each participant reads a designated section, contributing to a continuous, communal recitation of Scripture.
While the event has drawn attention for its high-profile participants, it has too sparked discussion among religious commentators and political observers. Some have noted the timing of Trump’s involvement, coming shortly after recent public moments that generated debate within certain Christian communities about the intersection of faith and political leadership. Others have highlighted the unifying potential of such a shared, non-denominational engagement with scripture across ideological lines.
The initiative does not align with any specific denomination but instead presents itself as a broad, civic-oriented reflection on the Bible’s historical role in American culture. Organizers have framed it as an invitation to national reflection rather than a political or partisan act, emphasizing the unifying potential of shared scriptural engagement during a period of social complexity.
As of Friday, April 18, 2026, no official statement has been issued by the White House regarding Trump’s participation, though the event’s organizers have confirmed his involvement through public announcements and media outreach. The reading is expected to be recorded and made available via the event’s official digital platforms following its delivery.
The next confirmed checkpoint in the event is the continuation of daily readings through Saturday, April 25, 2026, when the final passage from Revelation is scheduled to be read. Interested members of the public can access the full schedule and updates through the Christians Engaged website and associated media partners.
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