FNN: President Donald Trump Attends National Prayer Service at National Cathedral

President Donald Trump opened his first full day as president Saturday at a national prayer service, the final piece of transition business for the nation's new chief executive before a promised full-on shift into governing.

Trump and his wife, Melania, and Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, sat in a front pew at Washington National Cathedral for the morning service after a day of pomp, pageantry and protests that accompanied his Friday inauguration.

The interfaith service is a tradition for new presidents and is hosted by the Episcopal parish, but the decision to hold a prayer session for Trump sparked debate among Episcopalians opposed to his policies.

The service took place as throngs of women, many of them wearing bright pink, pointy-eared hats, descended on the nation's capital and other cities around the world Saturday for marches organized to push back against the new president.

Trump had no speaking role at the service.

Bishop Harry Jackson of Hope Christian Church in Beltsville, Maryland, asked God to grant the president, vice president and Cabinet members "wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties." Jackson also asked that Trump and Pence "serve all people of this nation and promote the dignity and freedom of every person."

After church, Trump planned to visit the CIA for a meeting with members of the nation's intelligence community that could be fraught with tension.

Trump has sharply criticized top U.S. intelligence officials over their conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 election on his behalf, as well as over leaks about classified briefings he received in the weeks before his he was sworn into office on Friday.

Trump has signaled an intention to make a quick and clean break from the Obama administration.

Before dancing with the new first lady at three inaugural balls Friday night, Trump signed an executive order aimed at former President Barack Obama's health care law. The order notes that Trump plans to seek the law's "prompt repeal." It allows the Health and Human Services Department and other federal agencies to delay implementing parts of the law that might impose a "fiscal burden" on states, health care providers, families or individuals.

Trump also cleared the way for members of his national security team to take their places.

He signed legislation granting James Mattis, his pick for defense secretary, a one-time exception from federal law barring former U.S. service members who have been out of uniform for less than seven years from holding the top Pentagon job. The restriction is meant to preserve civilian control of the military. Mattis, 66, retired from the Marine Corps in 2013.

[zeeshanhasan]

35:43 reciting Qur'an
Its
love you all.

[Liberty-Works]

FOR THE 1ST TIME IN RECENT MEMORY, I FEEL LIKE I AM LOOKING AT NORMAL UNDAMAGED-UNBIASED PEOPLE WHO ARE GROUNDED WITH LOVE MORALS AND COMMON SENSE... THE GATES OF HELL AND LIBERAL MINIONS MUST SHUTTER...

[Johnny]

Finally a Christian for a President!! A Uniter, NOT a Divider!!

[TamWin]

Melania is so beautiful. So graceful and elegant. And YES! FINALLY a Christian President who isn't afraid to show it to the full extent!

[caseymckee]

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye, ’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye." (Matthew 7:3-5) For everyone calling Trump a "fake Christian" and saying he has no morals, I would invite you to reflect on this quote from Scripture. What gives you the right to judge Trump's morals? Last time I checked we are all sinners and not one of us is perfect by any means.

[Mags]

Amen he needs God in his life, let's hope this helps but it will take a miracle! Miracles happen!

[ogborieforomokhagbo]

This was a great service I am happy America puts God first..

[ahmad.wasim]

i am muslim i love this, may almighty god unite all mankind.

[EshaanMenon]

Interfaith services show a nation that loves one another and prays together for the best. I may not personally believe in a god. But I have respect for those that do, in every form and language. I have great respect for the United States and its commitment to including and representing all its people in its prayers.

[martinulstein]

This is a great day for the children of the light, and for all GOD's people.

[arlenemartin]

lord please take care of OUR President and his administration.

[adelitenyamhanga]

she was crying and stood up but no, u will not see that circulating on the media.

[lizzard]

That organ music is hard on the ears!!
I pray that Mr. Pence continue to teach Mr. Trump about our Lord Jesus Christ.
We have been given such a blessing, and have had time extended due to prayer.
All Glory to God.

[ralpabarico]

2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Upon watching this video it made me think that this is a new beginning for a better change in our nation. We will continue to pray for our President, Vice-President, their families and all our leaders as they are going to face an enormous challenges of making, ratifying and implementing laws that will shape the integrity of our country. I'm happy to live in this wonderful country; founded by men and woman who were deeply rooted in the word of God. It's my prayer that God will continue to bless the United States of America.

[joeschneider]

I would like to see him in a evangelical church too

[HeavenlyLights]

This is where you see Melania’s humanity… a person who does not hide their emotions is very healthy. Love Donald & Melania.

[dorcaskarago]

THE CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH REIGNS!!!

[chrisallen]

Thank you Almighty God for a leader who puts you First and Your Precious Son Jesus. Thank you for blessing him and our Nation. In Jesus Name, Amen

[judysalisbury]

Watch our First Lady, like a boss, lead the congregation in a standing-o for "How Great Thou Art". Totally worshipful attitude 31:11 to 35:38. Love her enjoying the worship from 22:00 to 24:47 as well. Beautiful!!

[oluwawemimodage]

Sometimes it is not good to judge a book by its cover. I think that he has good and beautiful heart. Very thoughtful of him to remember God. God bless your family