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Speaking at a Religious Liberty Commission event, Trump criticized the erosion of school environments that suppress religious expression, instead fostering anti-religious ideology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative represents a response to growing concerns that religious students are being discouraged or punished for including prayer in their routines. Trump\u2019s guidance aims to reverse this trend by reinforcing that passive, voluntary religious expression outside instructional time is constitutionally protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The president highlighted emotional testimony from students\u2014including one who feared discussing faith openly, and another compelled to read transgender content conflicting with his beliefs. These stories underscore his message: protecting religious freedom in schools matters deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump emphasized that religion is foundational to the nation\u2019s strength. 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