# Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op

https://mins.news/en/item/116059

- The Guardian, 2026-10-26 15:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/26/catholic-bishops-trump-white-house-prayer

> Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and Bishop William Joensen said they regretted praying with Donald Trump in the Oval Office after the White House posted photos and video of the moment. They accused the administration of turning a private prayer into a campaign opportunity before the US elections. Grob said they had expected discussions on issues including immigration enforcement and were not told the prayer was being recorded.

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