National Day of Prayer, 2025

Proclamation May 07, 2025 Document 2025-08132

Summary

President Donald J. Trump proclaimed May 1, 2025, as a National Day of Prayer, encouraging Americans to reflect on the nation's blessings and the role of prayer in its history. This proclamation emphasizes the administration's commitment to defending religious freedom and combating anti-religious bias through established task forces and the White House Faith Office. The declaration, rooted in a tradition dating back to 1988, underscores the political and cultural significance of faith in America's past and present, potentially influencing national dialogue on religious liberty.