During a White House Faith Office summit on July 14, former President Donald Trump met with business leaders known for their religious charity work. The event quickly turned controversial due to Trump’s off-topic remarks and inflammatory language.
Though major global issues like the Russia-Ukraine conflict were expected to be discussed, Trump instead focused heavily on his administration’s anti-transgender policies. He emphasized his belief in binary gender roles and criticized school boards for limiting parental rights.
Trump then launched into a tirade against the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden, blaming them for weakening religion in the U.S. and claiming his leadership restored national optimism and faith in God.
He further escalated his rhetoric by comparing himself to Al Capone, calling Biden’s indictments “bulls\*\*t,” and falsely claiming gas prices were lowest under his leadership.
In a bizarre anecdote, Trump said he warned a wealthy man that without passing the “Big Beautiful Bill,” his wife would leave him due to his looks—highlighting his tendency for inappropriate comments.
Attempting to refocus on religion, Trump accused Democrats of trying to eliminate God from American life and insisted his administration was reviving faith on a national level.
Social media reactions were swift, with many users criticizing Trump for his erratic speech and crude jokes at a faith-based event, questioning how someone like him ever became president.
