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The Government of the United States announced the launch of an ambitious plan to eradicate what it describes as anti-Christian practices within the state apparatus, following the release of a preliminary report from the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.
The document reports "numerous cases" of discrimination against Christians under the presidency of Joe Biden and sets forth concrete commitments to protect religious freedom in the country.
The task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, was established by Trump in February with the mandate to identify, eliminate, and rectify any government policy or action that attacks the Christian faith.
"The days of anti-Christian prejudices in the federal government are over. Faith is not a burden in the United States; it is a freedom," states the report, obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital.
A pattern of discrimination under Biden, according to the current administration
According to the findings, several federal agencies engaged in conduct that, according to the report, harmed citizens, institutions, and Christian employees.
The Department of Defense, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Department of Labor, for instance, would have "mismanaged or denied" requests for religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
The Department of Education was criticized for attempting to impose multimillion-dollar fines on Christian universities such as Liberty University ($14 million) and Grand Canyon University ($37.7 million).
The Department of Homeland Security, for its part, omitted Christian perspectives in directives for detainees, while including adaptations for other religions such as Islam or Rastafarianism.
In the Department of Justice, the task force concluded that during Biden's administration, crimes with an anti-Christian bias were not vigorously prosecuted, and instead, new theories were promoted to pursue those who protested based on their faith.
Among the cited examples, the arrest of activists accused of praying or protesting outside abortion clinics under the FACE Act stands out, while the same law was not applied to protect pregnancy crisis centers or Christian places of worship.
The FBI was also questioned about a memorandum in which it classified "radical-traditionalist" Catholics as potential domestic terrorism threats.
The Department of the Treasury, meanwhile, would have promoted "debanking" processes against pro-Christian groups.
And in the State Department, Christian employees were disadvantaged in terms of permissions to celebrate their holidays, while more accommodations were granted to other religions.
According to the report, the working group identified that the Department of Housing and Urban Development removed posts related to Easter, Good Friday, or Palm Sunday from its communication channels, while leaving those for other holidays intact.
Initial measures and future plans
Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that these findings are merely the beginning of a broader investigation: "The federal government will never again be allowed to use its power against Christians."
The final report will be presented in February 2026.
For now, Trump signed an executive order to create an Office of Faith in the White House, attached to the National Policy Council, which will be responsible for advising the administration on policy changes that reinforce religious values in public life.
Official messages and political support
The federal agencies also spoke out.
The Department of Homeland Security thanked Trump in a message on X: "Thank you, President Trump, for ending the days of anti-Christian bias in the federal government!"
For its part, the State Department reminded that the United States was founded on the recognition that moral virtue and a firm faith in God are necessary conditions for freedom.
"Under the Biden administration, U.S. foreign policy dismissed Christianity and used the government as a weapon against faith. That era has ended. Under the leadership of POTUS, the State Department will eradicate practices that devalue and degrade the Christian faith."
Legal roots and political projections
The announcement is part of a political strategy defined by previous decisions that have strengthened the role of religion in American public life.
The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, had already ruled in 2022 in favor of causes related to the Christian faith, such as the right of a high school coach in Washington to lead prayers after games, or the approval of public funds to finance studies in religious schools in Maine.
Trump himself has linked his leadership to faith, asserting after surviving the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in 2024 that "God spared his life" to "restore the greatness of the United States".
With this new task force, the White House aims to send a clear message: the state will not only cease to pursue expressions of faith but is also committed to actively protecting them at all levels of the federal government.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Eradication of Anti-Christian Bias in the U.S.
What measures is the U.S. government taking to combat anti-Christian bias?
The U.S. government has established a task force chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi with the aim of identifying and eliminating government policies that attack the Christian faith. Additionally, an executive order has been signed to create a Faith Office in the White House to advise on policy changes that reinforce religious values in public life.
What are some examples of anti-Christian discrimination identified in the report?
The preliminary report identifies that several federal agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Education, have harmed Christian citizens and institutions. For example, it mentions the denial of religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate and multimillion-dollar fines imposed on Christian universities.
What future actions are planned to protect religious freedom in the U.S.?
The investigation will continue with a final report scheduled for February 2026. The administration is also looking to strengthen policies that protect expressions of faith at the federal level, through the new task force and the Office of Faith at the White House.
What is the State Department's stance on the Christian faith under the current administration?
The State Department has declared that the current administration will eradicate practices that devalue the Christian faith. They have emphasized that under the Biden administration, foreign policy has looked down upon Christianity, but with the current administration, there is a push to reverse this bias.
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