Trump already under pressure to ‘fire’ his pick to lead White House Faith Office

Published February 7, 2025 2:19pm ET



President Donald Trump is facing pressure to “fire” pastor Paula White, his controversial pick to lead the new White House Faith Office, just one day after announcing her appointment.

Scores of pastors, priests, and Christians of all denominations reacted harshly to Trump’s pick on X after it was announced. Trump faced similar criticism when he picked White to be involved in his 2016 campaign and first presidential administration.

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