As Passover 2026 is being observed around the world, a new message from President Donald J. Trump is drawing attention for its strong emphasis on faith and the biblical roots behind the celebration.
In a video shared by the White House, Trump extended Passover greetings to Jewish communities in the United States, Israel, and globally, reflecting on the deeper spiritual meaning of the holiday. His message follows the themes many families are already focusing on this week-freedom, remembrance, and God's faithfulness-building on the significance explored in recent Passover coverage.
Referencing the story from the Bible, Trump highlighted how "over 3,000 years ago, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob delivered the ancient Israelites out of slavery," calling it a defining moment in history. He described the journey from Egypt as one that began with faith and culminated in what he called "a miraculous march through the Red Sea."
The message centered heavily on the idea that Passover is not just a historical event, but a continuing reminder of spiritual truth. Trump stated that the Exodus story demonstrates how "with true faith, eternal hope, and the power of prayer, nothing can stop the people of God."
As Jewish families gather this week for traditional Seder meals, he also offered a prayer, asking that God would "watch over the Jewish people" and continue to "preserve and protect" the United States in the years ahead.
The remarks come at a time when Passover continues to resonate beyond Jewish communities, often drawing reflection from Christians as well, who see connections between the Exodus story and themes of redemption, deliverance, and God's ongoing faithfulness.
While the message included references to the current state of the nation, its core focus remained on the spiritual significance of the holiday-pointing back to a story that has shaped faith traditions for generations.
As Passover continues throughout the week, messages like this highlight how its meaning still speaks today-not only as a remembrance of the past, but as a reminder of hope, faith, and the belief that God is still at work.
Watch it here: President Donald J. Trump Wishes a Happy Passover
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