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Trump honors St. Joseph, ‘Terror of Demons’ in official White House statement
LifeSiteNews ^ | Thu Mar 19, 2026 | Doug Mainwaring

Posted on 03/19/2026 2:40:02 PM PDT by fidelis

(LifeSiteNews) — In an extraordinary White House proclamation issued on the Feast Day of St. Joseph, President Trump identified the earthly father of Jesus as the “Terror of Demons” and called for young men to emulate him, urging them to “embrace faith, get married, start a family, and raise the next generation of proud, freedom-loving, God-fearing American citizens.”

“Saint Joseph—the earthly father of Jesus Christ and one of the most revered figures in the Bible … was a model father, husband, and worker, as well as a living embodiment of Christian virtue,” began the president.

“He spent his life working tirelessly, without accolades or recognition, to protect his family and raise the Son of God. Through every trial and tribulation, Saint Joseph led his family with dignity, strength, and moral courage,” said the president.

“In the face of uncertainty and danger, time and again, he valiantly surrendered to God’s will with faith, fortitude, humility, and obedience—playing a central role in the life of Jesus Christ and the history of salvation,” he explained.

“He is recognized as the head of the Holy Family, the patron saint of workers, and the ‘Terror of Demons,’ and he remains revered by countless citizens for his tremendous example of what it means to be a man, father, and husband,” said Trump.

He continued:

In recent years, our Nation has witnessed the rise of an extremist cultural movement that has sought to weaken the values championed by Saint Joseph. But my Administration is offering a much brighter vision for our rising generation. Instead of indoctrinating our young men with radicalism and hate, we must encourage them to embrace faith, get married, start a family, and raise the next generation of proud, freedom-loving, God-fearing American citizens. Guided by his example, we will never stop fighting for Saint Joseph’s legacy in our homes, churches, culture, and public square.

On his feast day, we honor Saint Joseph’s incredible life, we pay tribute to his countless silent sacrifices, and we vow to forge a radiant American future marked by the timeless values of faith in God, love of family, and devotion to human freedom.


TOPICS: Catholic; Ecumenism; Other Christian; Prayer
KEYWORDS: dougmainwaring; presidenttrump; religion; romancatholicism; saintjoseph; stjoseph; trump

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"Instead of indoctrinating our young men with radicalism and hate, we must encourage them to embrace faith, get married, start a family, and raise the next generation of proud, freedom-loving, God-fearing American citizens."

1 posted on 03/19/2026 2:40:02 PM PDT by fidelis
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To: fidelis

It makes sense. Today is the final day of Ramadan fasting and tomorrow begins the feast day of Eid Al Fitr.

Hey, raise a glass to Joseph tonight why not.


2 posted on 03/19/2026 2:53:18 PM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: fidelis
The swallows are supposed to return to Capistrano on the feast of St. Joseph.

Did they do so this year?

3 posted on 03/19/2026 2:55:22 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: fidelis

What?!?!


4 posted on 03/19/2026 3:01:34 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: MarlonRando

Muslims revere St. Joseph as much as Jesus and Mary?


5 posted on 03/19/2026 3:03:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Verginius Rufus
The swallows are supposed to return to Capistrano on the feast of St. Joseph. Did they do so this year?

I don't know. I don't live there.

6 posted on 03/19/2026 3:07:58 PM PDT by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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To: nickcarraway

they do all sorts of things. Here are the translations that are on the walls from the inscriptions of the dome of the rock mosque.

https://www.islamic-awareness.org/history/islam/inscriptions/dotr

Mary is mentioned and in a roundabout way Jesus also but not a great light


7 posted on 03/19/2026 3:08:33 PM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: fidelis
As a real estate mogul who sell and buys Trump probably has a ton of St. Joseph Statues. LOL!
8 posted on 03/19/2026 3:14:08 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Verginius Rufus

Dunno, but we always had them in nearby Menifee.


9 posted on 03/19/2026 3:23:34 PM PDT by Hebrews 11:6
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To: Verginius Rufus

Most likely they have. We used to live in Camarillo, and the swallows would return to built their mud nests under our rafters. A truly remarkable bird, a world traveler.


10 posted on 03/19/2026 3:40:51 PM PDT by blackpacific
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To: fidelis

Bump.


11 posted on 03/19/2026 4:12:13 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs.)
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