President Donald Trump vowed to repeal the Johnson Amendment during the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.
The Johnson Amendment puts limits on the political activities of non-profit organizations, such as endorsing or opposing political candidates. The amendment applies primarily to churches and other non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exemptions. The amendment was named after former President Lyndon B. Johnson, who proposed the bill when he was a Texas senator.
Trump said he would "get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment."
"That is why I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution," Trump said.
As a candidate, Trump promised he would push to repeal the Johnson Amendment in an effort to defend and expand religious liberty. Trump said that religious liberty is currently under threat.
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