Trump launches initiative to root out anti-Christian bias in government
- State Department employees were instructed to report incidents of anti-Christian bias within their ranks.
- A task force is established to anonymously investigate these claims initiated by the Trump administration.
- The actions have sparked concerns regarding the implications for religious discrimination and the state of personal freedoms in America.
In February 2022, the United States government initiated a controversial effort to investigate alleged anti-Christian bias among federal employees. The State Department sent a memo instructing staff to report any instances of anti-religious bias they observed during the previous administration under President Joe Biden. This task force aims to address claims of discrimination against Christians within federal agencies. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to promote Christianity in government policies and practices, with the president noting a pattern of targeting peaceful Christians. Critics argue that this approach could fuel division and discrimination against religious minorities while contradicting constitutional principles of religious freedom. The background for this initiative includes a perceived need to rectify what the Trump administration described as an