Pastors pray for Trump as strikes on Iran continue
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Pastors prayed over President Trump in the Oval Office as U.S. strikes on Iran continued.
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A video depicts pastors praying over U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. This event occurred as the United States conducted strikes on Iran. The footage, shared by a participant, shows religious leaders gathered around the President. This public display of spiritual support took place amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and military actions.
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