US bishops apologize for White House prayer with Trump amid midterm fears

Several bishops who took part in a White House prayer event with President Trump have publicly apologized, citing concerns that their participation was exploited for political and electoral gain two weeks before the midterm elections. The incident highlights the intersection of religion and politics in the US campaign season, with religious leaders seeking to distance themselves from partisan optics.

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