Trump’s Anti-Christian Bias Task Force: A Dangerous Co-Opting of Faith for Political Power

Attorney General Pam Bondi is spearheading a new initiative from the Trump administration aimed at allegedly combating “anti-Christian bias.” This first meeting of the task force occurs shortly after the Easter holiday and reflects Trump’s ongoing efforts to politicize religious issues, particularly focusing on a narrative of persecution against Christians. At the National Prayer Breakfast in February, Trump framed these efforts by voicing concerns about what he termed “attacks on religious liberty.”

The task force’s establishment follows Trump’s earlier move to create a White House Faith Office, which is headed by Rev. Paula White, a close advisor to Trump. This office is explicitly tasked with reviewing various government departments and agencies to identify policies that are deemed anti-Christian, indicating a clear agenda to influence federal actions and directives in favor of Christian nationalism under the guise of protecting religious freedoms.

Bondi’s leadership in this initiative raises significant questions about the intersection of government and religion, particularly how this might shape policies that reinforce Christian dominance at the expense of other beliefs and religions. Critics warn that this will further enable the Trump administration’s pattern of prioritizing the interests of a specific religious group, potentially alienating non-Christian citizens and diminishing the principle of separation between church and state, which is foundational to American democracy.

The actions of Bondi and the task force signal an extended political strategy by the Trump administration to mobilize its base by invoking religious narratives that resonate with certain voter segments—demonstrating how the administration exploits issues of faith to garner political advantage and consolidate power rather than genuinely addressing matters of religious liberty for all.

This task force is emblematic of the broader trend of turning religious identity into a weapon for political gain, aligned closely with the administration’s authoritarian tendencies. As the efforts to control the narrative surrounding Christianity gain momentum, the potential for discrimination against non-Christian communities increases, echoing the darker chapters of history where religion has been co-opted for divisive purposes rather than unifying ones.