President Donald Trump proclaimed triumph over what he termed the "woke agenda" whilst addressing the White House Religious Liberty Commission at Washington's Museum of the Bible on Monday morning.
Speaking about challenges to religious freedom in US educational institutions, President Trump asserted that significant advances had occurred over the previous eight months, stating: "The woke agenda is practically gone".
However, the President cautioned against complacency, comparing the ideology to persistent vegetation.
"It's deep-seated, we have to make sure it's out. It's very bad. You think you've killed it, then it starts growing again," he warned.
Donald Trump declared victory over woke
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President Trump characterised the current situation as markedly changed from earlier circumstances, emphasising the entrenched nature of what he described as harmful ideological influences requiring continued vigilance to eliminate.
The Religious Liberty Commission gathering formed part of a broader hearing examining religion's role in state schools, convening at 10:10 AM Eastern Time according to the president's official diary.
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President Trump created the commission through executive action in May, responding to what he identified as federal, state and local policies that had endangered America's religious freedom traditions in recent times.
The body comprises up to 14 presidential appointees who function as informed representatives from various societal sectors, tasked with producing a detailed report on the country's religious diversity and methods for safeguarding it.
The President was addressing the White House Religious Liberty Commission at Washington's Museum of the Bible
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Commission participants include television personality Phil McGraw, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, former Housing Secretary Ben Carson and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York.
The commission's mandate extends until 4 July 2026, though Trump retains the option to prolong its duration.
President Trump's remarks highlighted his belief that ideological shifts require sustained effort to reverse. "It's like a weed - you think you've killed it but it starts growing again," he told attendees, underscoring the persistent nature of what he views as problematic cultural movements.
The President's address centred on what he described as serious risks to religious expression within the American education system. "We're here this morning to discuss the grave threats to religious liberty in American schools, we all know what's going on," he stated.
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His comments reflected a broader concern about ideological influences he considers detrimental, with the president stressing that despite recent achievements, continuous action remains necessary to prevent any resurgence of what he termed harmful progressive policies.
The President's appearance coincided with initiatives marking America's approaching 250th anniversary, with White House officials describing the religious liberty focus as integral to the celebrations.
White House Spokeswoman Taylor Rogers connected the faith-based programme to national strength, telling reporters: "President Trump has revived one of America's most prominent and powerful founding principles — we are one nation under God."
The Museum of the Bible event formed part of a wider prayer initiative revival, with Rogers adding: "As we approach the 250th anniversary of the greatest country in the world, President Trump invites Americans to pray for our nation and for our people. America is stronger with the power of prayer."
The timing also aligned with a White House-initiated review of multiple Smithsonian institutions, aimed at promoting American exceptionalism and removing what officials described as divisive narratives from cultural establishments.