President Trump and his administration are decking the halls with a distinctly Christian message this holiday season.

This Christmas, the Trump administration has woven religious themes into public messaging and policy, from social media posts to airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria as retaliation for attacks on Christians, while drawing both evangelical cheers and constitutional critiques.

For everyday American taxpayers, particularly those in faith-driven communities, this approach signals a cultural stand that could reshape federal priorities. Many conservative parents and homeowners, who often feel sidelined by progressive policies, may see this as a refreshing defense of traditional values.

Faith-Focused Policies Take Center Stage

Back in February, Trump set the tone by launching the White House Faith Office, led by Rev. Paula White-Cain and Jennifer Korn, to bolster faith-based groups and tackle anti-religious bias.

That same month, a task force was created to combat anti-Christian bias, showing an early commitment to these issues.

By May, the Religious Liberty Commission emerged via executive order, aiming to safeguard religious freedoms and celebrate the nation’s historical roots.

Christmas Messages Stir Strong Reactions

Fast forward to Christmas Day, and Trump announced U.S. airstrikes targeting ISIS in Nigeria, framing them as justice for the persecution of Christians.

He didn’t mince words, calling the military action a pointed “Christmas present” to the terrorists on Friday.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed this up on X, declaring, “The President was clear last month: the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end.”

Social Media Amplifies Religious Tone

Meanwhile, Cabinet officials flooded social media with faith-filled Christmas greetings, like the Department of Homeland Security’s video on X showcasing families, festive trees, and the Nativity, captioned to honor a shared Savior.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio chimed in on X with, “The joyous message of Christmas is the hope of Eternal Life through Christ.”

Not to be outdone, the Department of Labor quoted Scripture on X with “Let Earth Receive Her King,” doubling down on the biblical vibe.

Support and Criticism Collide Publicly

Evangelical support remains rock-solid, with a Pew Research Center survey from April showing 72% of white evangelical Protestants approving of Trump’s performance.

Yet, critics like Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute argue this religious push muddies the church-state divide, while former official Laura Kennedy called out the DHS video for ignoring America’s secular legal framework.

Some on social media even invoked the First Amendment, reminding everyone that a national religion is off the constitutional table—though you’d think the “woke” crowd would appreciate a history lesson for once.