WH blurs church and state with 9 hour prayer rally

The White House has ignited a fierce constitutional debate by backing "Rededicate 250," a massive nine-hour Christian prayer and worship rally on the National Mall. Staged on May 17, 2026, the event served as the official kickoff for a summer-long series of events celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. The rally was organized by Freedom 250—a public-private partnership explicitly endorsed and promoted by the White House. This blending of executive authority and evangelical worship has drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups, who argue the administration is actively eroding the separation of church and state to promote Christian nationalism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!