Vance Highlights Religious Freedom, USAID Closure

Vice President JD Vance emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to religious freedom both domestically and internationally during the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C. Vance criticized the misuse of U.S. foreign aid to promote atheism and highlighted efforts to end the 'weaponization' of the federal government against religious individuals. He underscored the administration's achievements, including pardoning pro-life protesters and rescuing persecuted religious figures abroad. Citing Christian teachings and America's founding principles, Vance argued that religious freedom is a fundamental human right, essential for a thriving society. He promised that the Trump administration would continue to expand on its previous efforts to secure religious liberty and provide moral clarity on these issues. Vance also addressed controversial funding freezes and the closure of USAID, aligning with the administration's vision to cut waste and promote faith-based initiatives.