(FaithWire)
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) is facing criticism for praying with President Donald Trump during this week’s National Prayer Breakfast, but the Democratic lawmaker isn’t backing down.
In a tweet thread published Thursday evening, Coons said he prays for the president “regularly.” During his prayer this week, the politician asked God to “grant President Trump wisdom, grace, and peace.”
Coons explained in his tweets that, sometimes, the best way for politicians to serve their constituents is by “joining hands in prayer or reflection to remind ourselves that as public servants, we share the same obligations to do what’s best for the country we all love.”
The Delaware lawmaker and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) — both of whom prayed with Trump — were the co-chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast. Read more
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