U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with several top officials from the Trump administration, gathered on Tuesday for the first official meeting of a newly formed interagency task force. The primary objective of this task force is to identify and address what they describe as “anti-Christian bias” across various federal government departments. This initiative is part of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, with a renewed focus on protecting religious freedoms, particularly those of Christians.
During the meeting, Bondi said the task force was created in response to what she called years of abuse during the Biden administration. She claimed that Christian groups were unfairly targeted and mistreated by federal agencies, especially by the Department of Justice, while violent acts against Christians were often ignored. Speaking to a small group of reporters before the closed-door session began, Bondi said that this was a necessary step to restore justice.
“As President Trump has clearly stated, the Biden administration engaged in an egregious pattern of targeting peaceful Christians while ignoring violent, anti-Christian offenses,” Bondi said. “The president is right. This task force will help fix that.”
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials from Trump’s cabinet. Among those present were Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, FBI Director Kash Patel, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Many other top-level department officials and advisors were also in attendance.
Bondi also used the opportunity to mention a few actions that the Trump administration has already taken to counter what it sees as religious discrimination. According to her, the Department of Justice has dropped three ongoing legal cases against pro-life activists.
She also explained that the administration had “redefined the FACE Act,” a law originally designed to protect access to reproductive health clinics. Bondi claimed that this law had been unfairly used to target Christian pro-life protestors, and said the Trump administration was now working to prevent such misuse.
In Bondi’s words, “The First Amendment isn’t just a line in the Constitution. It’s the foundation of our American values. It guarantees that every citizen has the right to speak freely, worship freely, and live according to their conscience—without fear of government interference. Protecting Christians from bias is not giving them special treatment. It’s about making sure the law is applied fairly to all.”
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche added that one part of Tuesday’s meeting was to hear from people who had been personally affected by anti-Christian bias under the Biden administration. These testimonies were provided by individuals working in various departments and agencies. That portion of the meeting, however, was closed to the media.
Just before journalists were asked to leave the meeting room, a Fox News reporter asked whether the task force members could give specific examples of anti-Christian incidents or stories they were planning to share behind closed doors. No one responded immediately. Justice Department officials later stated that they would provide more information to the media after the session concluded.
This task force was created by President Trump through an executive order signed in February. In the order, Trump called for a full investigation into what he described as “anti-Christian targeting and discrimination” happening within different parts of the government. He appointed Pam Bondi to lead the effort, calling her a trusted leader who would take strong legal action against anti-Christian acts, including vandalism and violence.
The timing of this meeting is also noteworthy. Just a few days before the meeting, Politico reported that an internal message had been sent to employees of the State Department. The message asked staff to report any coworkers who showed signs of “anti-Christian bias.” It included a tip form where submissions could be made anonymously. According to the report, this message was not limited to D.C. headquarters—it was also sent to U.S. embassies worldwide.
The Trump administration has made it clear that it wants to collect real, verifiable cases of anti-Christian discrimination from federal employees. These reports, they say, will help guide future action and ensure accountability within government departments. Officials believe that this is a necessary step to restore trust in the system and protect religious freedom for all citizens.
Earlier this year, Trump himself made strong comments on this topic. He accused Biden’s Justice Department of targeting Christian activists simply for practising their faith. “Biden’s Department of Justice abused and targeted Christians,” Trump said. “Pro-life Christians were arrested and imprisoned for peacefully praying outside abortion clinics… NO MORE!”
Supporters of the task force say that this is not just about Christians. It’s about ensuring that no group—religious or otherwise—is unfairly treated by the government. However, critics argue that the task force could become too politicised, especially if it focuses solely on one religion.
Still, for many Christians who felt unheard during the previous administration, the task force represents a chance for their voices to be heard. According to Bondi and other officials, this is only the beginning. They plan to continue holding meetings, collecting testimonies, and making changes to laws and policies that they believe have been used unfairly.
Justice Department officials say that they will release more information about the meeting, including stories and examples shared during the closed-door session, in the coming days. For now, the message from the Trump administration is clear: they believe that protecting Christian values and voices in government is a top priority.
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