Trump Reads 2 Chronicles In Oval Office Video For Bible Marathon
Trump prerecorded an Oval Office reading of 2 Chronicles for an America Reads the Bible marathon tied to the nation's 250th anniversary amid a feud with Pope Leo XIV and AI-image controversy.
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Overview
President Donald Trump prerecorded a video in the White House Oval Office reading 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 for the America Reads the Bible marathon, organizers said.
The week-long marathon began 18 April and is timed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, organizers said.
The appearance follows Trump's clash with Pope Leo XIV over his Iran remarks and criticism from some religious supporters after he posted an AI-generated image appearing to depict himself as Jesus, critics and supporters said.
Hundreds of people are taking turns reading the Bible this week, and the lineup includes administration officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson, organizers said.
The marathon continues this week and leads into a May 17 National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving on the National Mall, organizers said.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the marathon as politically charged by emphasizing partisan participation and critical voices. They foreground critics' labels (for example, Brian Kaylor's "right-wing MAGA, Christian nationalist" line), highlight organizers' voting-focused mission, and link Trump's recent controversies, shaping a narrative about Christian nationalism.