WATCH: Trump says he will TOTALLY DESTROY amendment barring churches from political activity

Trump said today at the National Prayer Breakfast that he would totally destroy the Johnson amendment that prohibits churches from speaking out politically without retribution:

President Trump vowed Thursday to overturn a law restricting political speech by churches, a potentially huge victory for the religious right and a gesture to his political base.

Mr. Trump said his administration would “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from engaging in political activity at the risk of losing their tax-exempt status.

Repealing the law would require approval by Congress. Certain tax-exempt organizations — in this case, churches — are not allowed to openly endorse or campaign for political candidates. If they do, under existing law, they risk losing the benefits of their tax-exempt status.

I think it’s great that Trump wants to do this. Churches should be free to speak out and advocate if they so choose.

I only hope Congress can get the repeal of this amendment on Trump’s desk to sign it.

Here are Trump’s full remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning if you want to watch:


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