Trump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible event - AP News
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President Donald Trump and other prominent Republicans are scheduled to participate in a "marathon Bible event" where they will read passages. This public display of religious devotion by top political figures highlights a continued alignment between the Republican Party and evangelical Christian voters. The event serves as a symbolic gesture, reinforcing the administration's connection to a key demographic. It underscores the ongoing emphasis on faith within conservative political circles.
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