During President-elect Trump’s first term, he and his administration reinvigorated US international religious freedom policy, giving it greater institutional priority and holding violators accountable. As he prepares to reassume the presidency, Trump has an opportunity to build on the efforts of his first term.
Trump’s first term was notable for a number of innovations and efforts with regard to international religious freedom policy. This includes the establishment of the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. This annual gathering brought together representatives from governments, civil society, and religious communities to collaborate on advancing religious freedom. The event symbolized the administration’s commitment to elevating religious freedom in diplomatic discussions, making it a cornerstone of human rights advocacy.
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