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Trump Awkwardly Stands Behind Democratic Congressman Who Makes Urgent Plea During Prayer
- During the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump stood behind Rep. Jonathan Jackson as he spoke a plea to the president.
- Jackson asked Trump to lead the nation with compassion and to care for the poor.
- The prayer occurred as Minnesota immigration operations were being scaled back by the Trump administration.
- Trump indicated he could have shown a softer approach in the region, commenting on his policy stance.
- The moment drew attention on social media with a video of the exchange circulating.
- The exchange occurred amid broader debate over Trump’s immigration policy and Minnesota politics.
- Trump’s remarks attributed a lack of faith alignment to voters who support Democrats.
- The report mentions Rep. Jonathan Jackson as the son of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson.
- The article notes the National Prayer Breakfast’s bipartisan setting and Trump’s response to the prayer.
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