The way, the Trump and the lies: prayer breakfast displays US right’s devil’s pact

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonFebruary 5, 2026 at 08:17 PM

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Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on Thursday, where past speakers have included religious and humanitarian figures. The event, traditionally a gathering for prayer and reflection, took on a more political tone with Trump's remarks. His speech included familiar political rhetoric, such as claims of a rigged 2020 election, insults directed at political opponents like Thomas Massie and Barack Obama, and boasts about his potential victory in 2024. Trump also praised Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, despite his human rights record. The annual event was held at the Washington Hilton hotel.

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