Top Achievements of President Trump Regarding People of Faith

President Trump's administration made significant strides in various areas, particularly in religious liberty, education, and civil rights.

Religious Liberty

In a bid to protect religious freedom, President Trump established the White House Faith Office, located in the West Wing and reporting to the President. He also issued an executive order combating the debanking of Americans based on their religious beliefs, political affiliations, and lawful business activities. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued guidance supporting religious accommodations and protecting religious expression in the federal workplace.

Moreover, the Department of Veterans Affairs rescinded a Biden-era speech code that censored the sermons of military chaplains. The Department of Justice found that speech from a house of worship to its congregation in connection with religious services through its usual channels of communication on matters of faith does not run afoul of the Johnson Amendment.

Education

On the education front, President Trump ended COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, established the historic White House Faith Office, located in the West Wing and reporting to the President. He also issued an executive order ending radical indoctrination in schools. The Department of Education directed the departments of education in all 50 states to remove all DEI programming from public schools.

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating 60 universities that allowed anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment on campus and has charged some with Title VI violations. The Department of Education ordered schools to allow parents to inspect and review education records, including those related to their children's "gender identity."

Civil Rights

President Trump championed religious liberty as part of "the bedrock of American life" and committed to "protect [that] fundamental freedom with absolute devotion." He secured a historic settlement with Columbia University, holding the University accountable for its violations of civil rights laws.

The Small Business Administration eliminated a Biden-era ban on disaster relief for faith-based organizations. The Department of Justice launched a Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism and a Title IX Special Investigations Team to protect students, especially female athletes, from radical gender ideology in school programs and activities.

Gender and Health Issues

The Department of Health and Human Services issued a report highlighting the "significant harms" of gender transition drugs and procedures for minors. The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded Biden-era guidance on "gender-affirming care." President Trump issued an executive order protecting children from chemical and surgical mutilation. The Department of Health and Human Services launched a portal for whistleblowers to file complaints regarding the chemical and surgical mutilation of children.

Civil Rights Enforcement

The Department of Justice supported the right of states to ban gender transition drugs for minors at the U.S. Supreme Court. It also supported parental rights at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Department of Justice launched the Weaponization Working Group to investigate the weaponization of the federal government under the Biden administration, including against traditional Catholics and parents expressing concerns at local school board meetings.

The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits and taken enforcement actions against states such as California and Maine for failing to protect women and girls in sports. It ended its prosecution of a whistleblower sounding the alarm over transgender procedures at a Texas children's hospital.

Celebrating Diversity

President Trump issued proclamations honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, the National Day of Remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, Pentecost, Passover, Ramadan, Global Coptic Day, and the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. He also hosted events such as an Iftar dinner at the White House and an Easter Dinner at the White House.

President Trump honoured the National Day of Prayer by hosting a Rose Garden event with religious leaders of many faiths. He appointed leaders of all faiths to the Religious Liberty Commission and its advisory boards and established the Religious Liberty Commission to secure and promote religious liberty for Americans of all faiths. He also established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.

Ending Abortion Funding

President Trump ended funding for abortion for illegal immigrants, abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, and reimbursements by the Department of Defense for service members' abortion-related travel expenses. He also mandated enforcement of the Hyde Amendment, ending the use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund or promote elective abortion in America.

Reinstating Policies

President Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, ending the use of federal taxpayer dollars to fund nongovernmental organizations that perform or promote coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization internationally. He also reinstated common sense school discipline policies.

This comprehensive list provides a snapshot of President Trump's actions and policies in the areas of religious liberty, education, and civil rights. His administration made significant strides in protecting and promoting these fundamental freedoms.