Presidential Message on the Feast of the Ascension

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement today joining Christians across the United States and around the world in celebrating the Feast of the Ascension.The President’s message highlighted the spiritual significance of the day and its connection to the American identity:The Miracle of the Ascension: The President noted that 40 days after the "miracle of Easter," the Feast of the Ascension commemorates Jesus’ bodily departure from Earth and His return to Heaven.A Foundation of Meaning: For millions of Americans, the President stated, the "love of Christ" provides the nation with its deepest sense of meaning, purpose, and identity.A Blessed Nation: As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the President reaffirmed his belief that America remains great because it has always been a "Nation blessed by God."The statement reflects the administration’s ongoing emphasis on the role of faith and divine providence in the history and future of the American Republic.