At the 2026 National Prayer Breakfast, Trump mocked Speaker Johnson’s prayers, claimed he’d likely go to heaven, and promoted his administration’s religious freedom agenda.

President Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast, mocking House Speaker Mike Johnson for praying before meals and promoting new federal guidelines requiring schools to affirm students’ right to pray, including aloud. He claimed credit for advancing religious freedom, reversing past policies, and protecting faith-based initiatives, while questioning how people of faith could support Democrats. Trump also asserted he would likely enter heaven, citing his work for religious Americans. The event, traditionally nonpartisan, drew criticism for its political tone and Trump’s personal anecdotes, including references to a 2024 assassination attempt and divine protection.