WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is attending the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a Washington tradition that has lasted more than 70 years and brings together bipartisan lawmakers for fellowship.
This year’s event is co-chaired by Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan.
Trump made headlines at the final prayer breakfast of his first term, which took place the day after he was acquitted by the Senate in his first impeachment trial.
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During his previous remarks, Trump criticized Democratic then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who publicly said she prayed for him, and Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, who cited his faith in his decision to vote to convict Trump.
The National Prayer Breakfast was first attended by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in February 1953, and every president since has spoken at the event.
Trump will also speak at another prayer breakfast on Thursday sponsored by a private group.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
