President Donald Trump delivered a heartfelt Holy Week message on Good Friday, hailing both the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what he called the 'extraordinary resurrection of faith and religion in America.'

In a video posted to Truth Social at 9:34 p.m. EDT on April 3, 2026, Trump spoke from the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. 'This Holy Week, I'm proud to join with Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the most glorious miracle in all of time, the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,' he said. He described Christ's life as one of 'true humility,' his death as modeling 'true love,' and his resurrection as proof that 'even death itself will not silence those who place their trust in Almighty God.'

Trump quoted John 3:16 from the Gospel: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only son for whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.' He emphasized that Jesus' sacrifice offers hope, assuring that 'evil and wickedness will not prevail.'

Transitioning to national themes, Trump stated, 'In the spirit of joy and renewal, this Easter, we also celebrate the extraordinary resurrection of faith and religion in America. As I have often said, to be a great nation, you must have religion and you must have God.' He predicted, 'In churches across the nation on Sunday, the pews will be fuller, younger, and more faithful than they have at any time in many, many years. Religion is growing again in our country for the first time in decades.' The message concluded with traditional well-wishes: 'Happy Easter to all. May God bless you. May God bless the United States of America. Our country is doing so well like never before.'

The address came one day before Easter Saturday and ahead of Easter Sunday services on April 5. Separately, the White House released an official Presidential Message on Easter on April 3, focusing on Christ's resurrection and its role in American history without referencing a domestic faith resurgence.

Trump's remarks align with his long-standing emphasis on faith. Raised Presbyterian, he has credited his Scottish-born mother and father for instilling strong religious values. Since surviving an assassination attempt in July 2024, Trump has spoken more openly about divine protection, stating in a 2025 congressional address, 'I believe that my life was saved that day in Butler for a very good reason. I was saved by God to make America great again.'

In his second term, Trump has promoted religious liberty through initiatives like the America 250 prayer effort and the White House Faith Office. He addressed the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast and plans a speech on religious liberty in education at the Museum of the Bible.

The video quickly gained traction online, with the White House YouTube upload amassing over 85,000 views shortly after posting. Trump's message reflects broader administration efforts to integrate faith into public life, contrasting with more restrained holiday statements from prior administrations.