'Praying Over P3dos?' Critics Mock Viral Oval Office Prayer Video of Trump

Critics have mocked a viral Trump Oval Office prayer video with the phrase 'Praying Over P3dos?', drawing attention to Donald Trump's alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein and accusations of sexual misconduct.

The video, filmed during a meeting on 18 March 2025, shows evangelical leaders laying hands on the president in prayer. As of 6 March 2026, the clip has gained new traction on social media, prompting fresh debates about faith and politics.

The Oval Office Prayer Session

Over a dozen Christian leaders gathered in the Oval Office on 18 March 2025 to pray over President Trump. The session was led by Paula White-Cain, senior advisor to the White House Faith Office. Participants included Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Pastor Robert Jeffress, and David Barton.

Rodriguez prayed for Trump, saying 'With gratitude and humility, we pray for President Trump. You assigned him, you appointed him, you anointed him for such a time as this'. The group also discussed faith-based policies before the president joined. Rodriguez later described Trump as the most pro-faith president in his lifetime.

The meeting followed an executive order on 7 February 2025 to combat anti-Christian bias. Pictures from the event show several faith leaders placing their hands on Trump in prayer. Rodriguez noted that faith is 'more important than ever before' after the assassination attempt on Trump last summer.

Critics' Mockery of Trump Oval Office Prayer Video

The video has faced backlash, with critics questioning why doctrinally conservative men joined Paula White in the prayer. Some described her as a 'con artist cunning millions of elderly out of their money'.

The mockery has extended to Trump's alleged Epstein connections, with critics accusing the administration of protecting paedophiles. Vice President JD Vance stated 'We're not shielding anything' when asked about the Epstein files.

The phrase 'Praying Over P3dos?' seems to allude to 'pedos', short for paedophiles, amid ongoing allegations from Epstein documents.

Critics have called the event hypocritical, given Trump's past associations with the convicted sex offender. The controversy underlines the divide between Trump's faith initiatives and his personal legal battles. Hardly a surprise, given the polarised nature of US politics.

Social Media Reactions

Social media has been abuzz with reactions to the video, amplifying the mockery. Users have posted comments labelling the participants as 'pedophile protectors' and the scene as 'ridiculous'.

One post from a X account read 'Trump, who is an accused pedophile, receives a prayer in the Oval Office from some priests. We are living in a whole world of hypocrisy'.

Other users described it as a 'satanic cult meeting disguised as faith'. The clip has been shared widely, with some calling it idolatry and inappropriate for government. The resurgence coincides with discussions about the Epstein files and the administration's handling of them.

The Trump Oval Office prayer video remains a point of contention, with supporters praising the president's commitment to faith and critics highlighting perceived hypocrisy. The prayer video continues to fuel division, illustrating the challenges of blending faith and governance in a polarised era.

As of 6 March 2026, the White House has not commented on the latest wave of mockery, leaving the debate to unfold online.