Trump Orders Creation of White House Faith Office

The office will be run by Trump’s longtime spiritual adviser.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 7, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 7 establishing a White House Faith Office spearheaded by Pastor Paula White-Cain.

The office, housed within the Domestic Policy Council, will have “lead responsibility in the executive branch to empower faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship to serve families and communities,” according to the order.