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Watch live: Trumps observe National Day of Prayer

By Danielle Haynes   |   May 2, 2019 at 9:56 AM
President Donald Trump speaks on stage as he is joined by religious leaders at the National Day of Prayer Service at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the recent San Diego synagogue shooting, speaks alongside President Donald Trump at the National Day of Prayer Service. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen speak at the National Day of Prayer Service. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI President Donald Trump waves alongside first lady Melania Trump after speaking at the National Day of Prayer Service. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

May 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to attend a White House event recognizing the National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. EDT in the Rose Garden.

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The Trumps attended a dinner Wednesday night at the White House to recognize the annual day of prayer and meditation.

"America will be a nation that believes forever, and we certainly believe -- more than anyone -- the power of prayer," the president said. "It's the most powerful thing there is."