Trump reads Bible on livestream

The president's participation in the scripture event comes just one week after he sparked controversy by posting an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure.

Trump read from 2 Chronicles 7:14, a passage frequently cited by those who believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

Other top Republicans and conservative Christian leaders also took part in the marathon, which was hosted by the Museum of the Bible.

Critics have described the move as a transparent attempt to court religious voters amid an ongoing public feud with Pope Leo XIV.