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Donald Trump’s National Prayer Breakfast speech wasn’t “just political.” It was spiritual theater—using faith language to legitimize power, mock opponents, demonize immigrants, and platform a hard-right Christian nationalist vibe.
In this conversation, Pat Kahnke sits down with international Christian leader Tihomir Kukolja (who attended the National Prayer Breakfast for years) to unpack what changed, what used to be good about the event, and why this moment feels like a breaking point. We talk about: Why this year’s Prayer Breakfast felt like a partisan rally How Trump’s approach turns prayer into propaganda The danger of “macho bully Christianity” and Christian nationalism Why platforming strongman leaders at a prayer event sends a clear message The unseen history of the National Prayer Breakfast. Why silence and applause can make people complicit What faithfulness looks like when institutions get captured
Culture, Faith, and Politics
