NBC News · Thousands attend prayer rally in Washington

1. 1. Thousands of people attended an hours-long prayer event in Washington D.C., organized by the Trump-aligned Freedom 250 group.
2. 2. Administration officials and faith leaders present at the rally urged attendees to rededicate themselves to God.
3. 3. Critics raised concerns about a lack of religious diversity on stage, observing that nearly all speakers and performers were Christian.
4. 4. The Trump administration has been accused of blurring the lines between church and state.
5. 5. Specific instances supporting the church-state blurring accusations include prayer circles in the Oval Office and the president posting a meme depicting himself as Jesus.
6. 6. This prayer event is the first of many scheduled throughout the summer to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
7. 7. Other planned celebrations for America's 250th birthday include a UFC fight on the South Lawn, a Grand Prix race, and a free American State Fair on the National Mall.