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UMVA has learned that President Trump's absence from a major prayer festival in Washington DC was not due to a scheduling conflict, but rather a choice to pursue a different agenda.

As thousands of devoted Christians swarmed the National Mall for a nine-hour prayer festival, the President was spotted playing golf in Virginia. The event, dubbed 'Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving', was backed by the White House and featured evangelical leaders, but Trump was nowhere to be seen.

Instead of attending the MAGA event, which aimed to 'rededicate the country to God', Trump took to his social media platform to post a cryptic message. 'For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! President DJT', he wrote.

Mandatory President DONALD TRUMP Departs The White House For His Golf Course In Virginia On May 17, 2026., Washington, Dc, United States - 17 May 2026

Trump's golf game took priority over the prayer festival, where other high-ranking officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, addressed the gathering through video messages. Hegseth called for a Christian nationalist approach to leadership, echoing the President's sentiments.

Reverend Paula White-Cain, a senior faith advisor to the White House, described the event as a chance to 'rededicate the country to God', citing the country's Christian values and biblical foundations. However, Trump's actions seemed to contradict this message, sparking questions about his true priorities.

Trump recently found himself at the center of a controversy when he shared an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus Christ, drawing criticism from even his most loyal supporters. The image was later deleted, but not before it sparked a heated debate about the President's faith and intentions.

Micki Larson-Olson, who was convicted on a misdemeanor charge for her actions on January 6, 2021, when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, hugs a friend, during Rededicate 250, a mostly conservative Christian prayer gathering in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary, on the National Mall, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

The President's absence from the prayer festival has raised eyebrows, particularly given his recent comments about the importance of Christian values in leadership. UMVA has uncovered details about the President's schedule, which suggests that golf took precedence over spiritual obligations.

As the nation grapples with questions about Trump's faith and priorities, one thing is clear: the President's actions speak louder than his words. By choosing to play golf over attending a major prayer festival, Trump has sent a powerful message about his true values and priorities.

FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he plays golf at Trump International Golf Links course, in Doonbeg, Ireland May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Damien Storan/File Photo

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