Two visions of religious liberty: How Trump and Biden defined a foundational right

Published August 9, 2026 5:00am ET



When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, religious liberty became one of his administration’s defining priorities.

Within weeks of taking office, Trump created a task force to combat alleged anti-Christian bias across the federal government. Months later, the Justice Department released a report alleging the Biden administration used prosecutions, policies, and regulatory actions in ways that burdened religious Americans.

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