60 Colleges Face RECKONING

President Trump has proclaimed 2026 as America’s “Year of Celebration and Rededication,” declaring the nation’s 250th anniversary will mark a historic restoration of religious liberty and founding principles after years of what conservatives view as systematic attacks on faith by the previous administration.

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Trump designates 2026 as year-long celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with emphasis on “One Nation Under God”
Administration launches investigations into 60 universities for alleged antisemitism and religious discrimination on campuses
New legislation supports faith-based education through school choice provisions, empowering parents seeking religious alternatives
White House frames initiative as reversal of Biden-era policies that “weaponized federal government against faithful Americans”

Reclaiming Religious Freedom After Biden’s War on Faith

Trump established January 20, 2026, as the National Day of Patriotic Devotion upon taking office, then formally proclaimed the entire year as a period of national rededication on January 29. The administration characterizes these actions as correcting course after the Biden years, during which conservatives witnessed relentless government overreach targeting people of faith. This isn’t just symbolic patriotism—it represents concrete policy shifts protecting religious Americans from a bureaucracy that had been turned against them. The timing coincides with America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, providing a powerful framework for reasserting the values our Founders risked everything to establish.

Taking Action Against Campus Antisemitism and Religious Persecution

The Department of Education launched investigations into 60 universities regarding antisemitism discrimination and harassment, marking a significant shift from the previous administration’s tolerance of anti-Jewish sentiment festering on college campuses. This enforcement action demonstrates the administration’s commitment to protecting religious minorities facing hostility in increasingly radicalized academic environments. Additionally, when anti-ICE protesters stormed a Minnesota church, the administration ensured arrests were made, sending a clear message that religious institutions will be defended against leftist mob tactics. These aren’t isolated incidents—they represent a coordinated effort to restore respect for religious expression in public spaces where it had been systematically suppressed.

Empowering Parents Through Faith-Based Education

The administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes school choice provisions enabling parents to select faith-based educational options for their children, directly challenging the public education monopoly that has pushed progressive ideology while marginalizing religious values. This legislative achievement, passed within six months of Trump’s term, provides families with genuine alternatives to institutions that spent years indoctrinating students with woke agendas rather than teaching foundational knowledge. Parents frustrated with schools promoting gender ideology and divisive race theory now have pathways to environments aligned with their beliefs. The policy recognizes what common sense Americans have always known: parents, not government bureaucrats, should determine their children’s educational and moral formation.

Restoring America’s Founding Identity

At the February 5 National Prayer Breakfast, Trump emphasized the integral role of faith in American governance, stating he doesn’t understand how people of faith could support Democrats given their assault on religious liberty. The White House declared “America is, and always will be, One Nation Under God,” directly confronting secular progressives who spent years attempting to erase religious references from public life. This messaging acknowledges historical reality: the phrase “One Nation Under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 to distinguish America from godless communism, and it remains relevant as we face similar ideological threats from the left today. The administration’s approach honors the Declaration of Independence’s recognition that our rights come from our Creator, not from government—a principle progressives have consistently undermined through expanding federal power and attacking traditional values.

Comprehensive Policy Framework Beyond Symbolism

The religious freedom initiative operates alongside broader administration priorities including border security, permanent tax cuts, and what Trump describes as ending government weaponization against conservatives. The administration declared a national emergency at the southern border and initiated large-scale deportation operations, addressing the illegal immigration crisis that threatened American sovereignty and strained resources while the previous administration welcomed millions of unvetted migrants. These interconnected policies reflect understanding that restoring America requires addressing multiple fronts where leftist overreach damaged the nation. The “peace through strength” foreign policy repositioning similarly reflects rejection of the weakness that emboldened adversaries during Biden’s tenure. This comprehensive approach demonstrates the administration’s recognition that religious freedom cannot exist in isolation from secure borders, economic prosperity, and international strength.