US President Donald Trump invited a group of pastors from across the country to the White House, where they prayed with him in the Oval Office against the backdrop of the ongoing war with Iran. The pastors laid hands on the president, seeking divine guidance and wisdom for Trump during what they described as “challenging times,” while also praying for the protection of US armed forces.
A video released on Thursday shows several pastors surrounding the president and placing their hands on him as they prayed, with Trump standing at the centre of the group. The clergy prayed for his leadership, asking for wisdom and protection as he continues his duties as president.
Lead pastor Tom Mullins was heard saying, “We pray for wisdom from heaven to flood his heart, his mind, and the Lord. You will guide him in these challenging times that we're facing today. I pray for your grace and your protection over him.”
He continued, “Pray for your grace and protection of our troops and all of our men and women serving in our armed forces, and Father, we just pray you'll continue to give our President the strength that he needs to lead our great nation as we come back to one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
President Trump welcomes pastors for prayer in the Oval Office."Father, we pray you'll continue to give our president the strength he needs to lead our nation! As we come back to one nation under God!" pic.twitter.com/3AovU6rO7O— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) March 6, 2026
The prayer gathering took place shortly after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, an operation Washington said was designed to thwart Tehran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. The campaign killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, among others, and inflicted damage on critical military infrastructure.
Iran has responded by striking US bases across the Gulf, with the attacks continuing into Thursday for a seventh consecutive day.
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