Trump Creates Religious Liberty Commission on National Day of Prayer

The president says his administration is ‘bringing religion back to our country.’

President Donald Trump signs an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission during the National Day of Prayer event at the White House Rose Garden on May 1, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump established a Religious Liberty Commission on May 1, the National Day of Prayer.

He signed the executive order, meant to “safeguard and promote America’s founding principle of religious freedom,” under sunny skies on May 1, during a gathering in the White House Rose Garden.