Donald Trump to speak at prayer breakfast after Gaza controversypublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time
Adam Goldsmith
Live reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter his comments on the future of Gaza drew international condemnation, Donald Trump will give a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast event in Washington this morning.
An annual tradition, the event hosts the US president as well as members of the US Congress and other dignitaries in an opportunity to pray collectively for the United States.
When Trump addressed the 68th annual gathering back in February 2020, he reflected on his work “building the world’s most prosperous and inclusive society”.
While taking the stage, he also waved two newspapers at the crowd, both displaying headlines that read “acquitted” after Senate impeachment proceedings against the president had been brought to an end.
We don’t know what Trump will say during his speech, but we expect him to address his comments on Gaza – that’s after his Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to row back on suggestions that the US “take over” the territory.
You can follow the speech by pressing watch live on the top of the page – we’re expecting it to begin after 13:00 GMT (08:00 EST).
In the meantime, we’ll keep you up to date on everything Trump said about the future of Gaza, as well as bringing you the world’s reaction.