Trump says 'America needs God' in Good Friday message touting 'resurgence of religion'

"As I have often said, to be a great nation, you must have religion, and you must have God," Trump said.

The video, shared via Truth Social on Good Friday, honored the Christian faith tradition and what he claims is a renewal of religion in the United States.

President Trump has often recalled his Presbyterian upbringing, attending Sunday school. He has previously credited his faith to his devout Scottish mother and a "very strong" but "great-hearted" father in remarks at the 2024 National Faith Summit.

"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," Trump said. "Religion is growing again in our country for the first time in decades."

Trump said he's "proud to join with Christians" during Holy Week in his address.

"In his life, Christ displayed true humility. In His death, He modeled true love."

The president also invoked scripture in his address, quoting John 3:16.

"As it says in Gospel of John, for God so loved the world that He gave His only son, for whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life," Trump said.

Trump has been more candid in his approach to his faith since he survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024.

"I believe that my life was saved that day in Butler for a very good reason," he declared during his address to a joint session of Congress in 2025. "I was saved by God to make America great again. I believe that."

The president ended his remarks by wishing everyone a blessed holiday.

"Happy Easter to all. May God bless you. May God bless the United States of America," Trump concluded.