Trump's Oval Office Bible reading is creating a stir. Why it's dividing
By Greta Cross
Published on April 22, 2026.
President Donald Trump's Oval Office Bible reading sparked controversy by reading from the Bible during a nationwide broadcast on April 21, a week after he criticized Pope Leo XIV and posted a photo of himself resembling Jesus Christ. The reading was part of America Reads the Bible, a Bible reading event in conjunction with the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. While some are unhappy about the president's actions, others are encouraged by his reading. The full scripture Trump read was from 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, from the Old Testament, and has been causing a stir with some expressing a desire to see Christianity in the White House. However, others, including evangelical pastor Ché Ahn, founder and CEO of Christian networking organization C-Suite for Christ, believe the Bible reading provides an opportunity for Christians to stand into the light rather than in the shadows.
Read Original Article